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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 01:39:26 am
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Since a lot of presents have been posted (and some of them recieved!) here is a thread to post photos of them ;D
There has been some discussion about when we all should open the presents, and as Judy rightly mentioned, not everyone will be able to be on the forum on the 23rd December when we had planned to have the grand opening. In saying this, I think it will be best to leave it up to each individual as to when they open their present :)
Thank you to Gert for your suggestion in the first place ;)
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Ohhhh will I or wont I ;D ;D ;D
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Its a tough one isn't it Yvette? ;D ;D ;D
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Not yet Yvette, it's still October. :)
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Yes I will wait a bit longer :o :o
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I'm not posting mine for another couple of weeks - not fair to torment my gift receiver!
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Who is going to open theirs???
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Not me :D :D :D
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I dont have one to ppen 😄😄😄
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Me either but you could probably talk me into it if I had one ;)
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Me too 😄😄 im hopeless!
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I dont have one to ppen
Probably just as well Frozzie. :-))
You'll have lots of things to open when your containers arrive.
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True but not straight away as its going into storage until we either rent temporarily or buy... But then yes lots and lots to open!
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Well then you are probably very deserving of opening your SS gift anytime you want :)
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😄😄😄😄 thats what ill tell myself
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not yet girls, 8 weeks to go till
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I'll be giving mine a shake, sniff and rattle.. Then I will decide.
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Lol cookie...
Ok who used to sneak a peak at pressies under the tree when they were little..??
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Not me ;) ;)
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i never got any to sneak a peak :'(
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Not me. I love surprises so I swear my family to secrecy and I even forbid them to give me hints. DS has always had trouble keepign quiet but he is finally learning.
I'll be waiting until at least the 23rd.
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i never got any to sneak a peak :'(
We better make up for that then Uni ;) ;D
Ok who used to sneak a peak at pressies under the tree when they were little..??
Sometimes the dog would lie under the Christmas tree and rip the wrapping paper... of course I had to fix it didn't I ;D
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Oh boo hoo 😛
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Lucky I will be away till Dec 9th, so I won't be tempted!!
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Oh boo hoo
i love you 2 kim :P
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this is so funny
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If u really did you would spill :)
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Lucky u trudy..
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I was opening my present under the tree when I was about 10 when my parents went out but they came back and caught me :o :o
Boy did I get into trouble and it really wasn't worth peeking - a terrible present, a cheap plastic doll and a plastic skittle set >:(
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Lol jd hâte when that happens..
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That's funny Judy my mum would of called that Karma ;D
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I find it quite cruel actually to have pResents sit there when you know they are for u :( just s reaming for you to look at them..
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I never put presents under the tree before the big day, temptation is evil as is the dog who loves opening them :-))
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I'm sure the kids love the dog when he/she does that..
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No not really ;D he literally jumps into the pile of presents under the tree every year, luckily he has his own to open
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:((
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I only did it once. I woke up in the middle of the night to find my stocking had been filled. Of course I had to wake my 2 younger sisters to let them know that Santa had already been! We all had a good look then stuffed everything back in and jumped back into bed. Then the next morning 2 of us were trying to pretend we didn't know what what in there and my youngest sister blurted out that I had woken her and she already knew what Santa had left and now she wanted to open something else!! :-\ Boy was I in trouble!
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LOL Moptop!! ;D
I was opening my present under the tree when I was about 10 when my parents went out but they came back and caught me :o :o
Boy did I get into trouble and it really wasn't worth peeking - a terrible present, a cheap plastic doll and a plastic skittle set >:(
Thats not fair Judy :(
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Lol.. Got to love Little brothers and sisters for dobbing us in...
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I came in here expecting to see some photos!!! Instead it's two pages of chatting, I was thinking that a lot of people must have already got their SS present.
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Sorry snappy, we'll blame Frozzie ;D ;D ;D
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Sorry snappy, I have my secret santa ready to post
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Whats that urrmmm wasnt me.. All started because uni is holding back 😣
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l will open mine when l get it , as l dont get secret presents so will shake, squeeze gently before opening
well l leave to go away on the 18 th of dec and will be back on the 10 jan so will catch up when l get home
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Lol Moptop.
Judy I had a plastic skittle set as a child. And I liked it!
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I hated mine Kim - I don't remember much about my childhood, well nothing nice really but I certainly remember that present.
Do parents still leave things in kids' bedrooms today on Christmas Eve or are they 'delivered' to the family room/lounge? I would have done the same as you did Moptop, too big a temptation when you are so excited that night and can't sleep.
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No 'Santa's' too noisy
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Just a heads up for everyone :)
I don't know if anyone else has noticed that this thread is four pages long and we have not one photo? So I've started a new thread for photos ONLY, and we can continue to chat away about presents and Santa and other jolly Christmas things on this thread ;D
Judy, my brother and I used to have our stockings on our door handles and we would wake up in the morning and they'd be full of goodies :D
Santa doesn't come anymore though, I must be too old to be on his list :(
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I hate to tell you this Amy but you are a tad, especially for a stocking ;D I'm sure you won't miss out on presents though.
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You must have stopped believing Amy. Or you been naughty!!
Judy Santa delivers to lounge room which is just past our bedroom door so we can make sure no sneaking goes on. Plus he is too noisy as well!
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I hate to tell you this Amy but you are a tad, especially for a stocking ;D I'm sure you won't miss out on presents though.
I'm still young at heart Judy :D But you're right, I still get presents. And they're proper grown up presents now ;) Much better than the silly putty and fake nail kits and hair clips that I used to get in the stockings ;D Not that they weren't exciting to me at the time of course!
You must have stopped believing Amy. Or you been naughty!!
I actually can't remember when I stopped believing ???
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I can't remember ever believing :-))
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Don't believe don't receive in my house ;D
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I'm a believer Suzanne ... can I come to your house tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day? ?
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Same in this house Suzanne. I'm a big believer.
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Don't believe don't receive in my house ;D
I like that ;D
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Mine is still unopened :o
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Well done Yvette :o :D
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My kids are asking, we tell them santa is real..
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I just had a knock at the door and the postman handed me my Secret Santa gift.
I'm so excited. I gave it a gentle shake and put it away in a safe place until December. ;D ;D ;D
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Good girl Mich :)
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Is this from my secret Santa?
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Ooooh, it might be Gert :-))
I just had a knock at the door and the postman handed me my Secret Santa gift.
I'm so excited. I gave it a gentle shake and put it away in a safe place until December. ;D ;D ;D
That was very restrained of you DFM! How exciting ;D ;D ;D
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I thought the handwriting didn't look quite right for your SS Gert ;)
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That is wonderful Gert. Love the proverb.
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Santa always left our gifts in a pillow slip at the edge of our bed. I can remember opening the gifts and then dragging them into Mum's and Dad's room to show them. :)
The best hidden gift I have ever had was from DH a few years ago. He had bought himself a new fishing rod and overhead reel. It was to be for Christmas. Christmas morning I told him he had better open it. He then explained that the rod and reel that had been under the tree for a couple of weeks all wrapped up was mine. His was in the shed. It was under my nose all the time. :) :)
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Smart DH Cookie ;D
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Lol and did u wNt a rod cookie??
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that is funny
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What a cunning man ;)
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DJ let us know how you enjoy the Miranda book, I have had my eye on that and might get a copy.
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I see Shally has received a present ;D
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I am hopefully shopping for mine on Monday life seems to get in the way sometimes of my most favorite past time ::)
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To my SS, “TPIRS” – my package arrived safely today. I’ve stashed it away until the 23rd – that takes a great deal of self control on my part, I’ve got to say. I am now going to cogitate (isn’t that a great word) for the next couple of weeks, to try to figure out just who TPIRS is!
Many, many thanks for your gift and I look forward to opening it. ;D ;D ;D
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How exciting Marina! And well done on putting it away ;D ;D
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How lovely Marina!
Gert, your link goes to reply to a post on the ethics thread. ???
I still have to make my SS gifts, so will be busy next week.
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Thanks MJ? I removed it. I have forgotten what that was all about.
cuilidh I know I know!!! Can you show us a pic of the package?
Gert
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Lol and did u wNt a rod cookie??
Yes i did Frozzie, but I had wanted to try his first. However I do love the rod. It makes hauling big fish ever so easy.
I hope to be sending off my SS gift next week. Then my person will have to guess for a while. ;) ;)
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Oh how exciting :)
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Gert, I am absolutely useless at posting pics. The gifts (there were two wrapped separately) came an in express post satchel from QLD (with a mobile phone number, which I won't ring - yet). It's simply not fair that you know who it is from and I don't - are you going to give me any hints?? Go on, be a devil ... even just a tiny wee hint would be great.
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When you learn how to post a pic I will give you a hint.
Gert
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Unfair!!
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Does it rattle
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Unfair!!
No it is a challenge. I promise. ;D
Gert
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And obbie if you know don't you dare give marina a hint .
Gert
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I don't know Gert, lots of people from queensland on the forum.. with 8000 member's :)..
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C'mon help me out, obbie - I know you want to!
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Marina, give it a gentle shake and a squeeze. :D
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Marina as soon as I see a phot of the pressie I will give you a clue.
Gert :D
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LOL!!!
Just a thought, Amy...could you maybe change the title of this thred as there are actually no photos on it...???
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Astarra, Amy started another one to put photos in..
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I put a photo here of my nearly secret Santa!
Gert
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Your photo didn't come through Gert.
I'm going to attempt to attach a photo (it's a really good one, too) - but no promises as I am doing it in a roundabout sort of way.
No, didn't work - it would be great to put the photo up, but I'm running out of time - I've got to get back to work and admit defeat, I will just have to try to figure my SS out by myself (unless you take pity on me Gert).
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Astarra, here is the PHOTOS ONLY thread ;D http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11639.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11639.0)
I'm not saying anything about Marina's secret santa ;)
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Your photo didn't come through Gert.
I'm going to attempt to attach a photo (it's a really good one, too) - but no promises as I am doing it in a roundabout sort of way.
No, didn't work - it would be great to put the photo up, but I'm running out of time - I've got to get back to work and admit defeat, I will just have to try to figure my SS out by myself (unless you take pity on me Gert).
I'll believe it is a good one when I see it
Pity?? You want Pity from me? My mother always said try try again.
My hint was really good too.
Gert
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Gert, I have been trying to download photos, but totally unsuccessfully ... however, it is a moot point now as I have figured out who my SS is. Big hugs and XXX's to SS.
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Well Marina I am glad you gave it a shot. I confess it is pretty convoluted using the PC. Apple make it so much easier believe me. It was so time consuming to resize photos using Microsoft I you don't do it often.
But having said that I am disappointed not seeing your SS and am really disappointed that you don't need my SS hint as I spent at least 30 seconds thinking of something clever.
Hopefully if you ask around someone will e able to show you how to do,it with a camera. Camera's are a mystery to me. Before I got my iPad I rarely took a photo. When I got my Nana phone I was able to actually take a photo but to download it was almost beyond me. Took me many hours to figure I out. When I got my iPad I amazed myself how easy it was to take a photo and share it. Now I love taking VDOs and pics with my new iPhone as well and am thinking of buying a Mac computer. No way am I getting Windows 8.
Are you sorry you now know who your SS is ? I am not sure I want to know when mine comes. I would rather speculate. I suspect I won't be getting mine until the day before. Don't think my SS trusts me not to open it. LOL! ;D
Gert
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I'm curious about how you figured it out Marina ;D Did you ring the phone number?
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Marina may have seen those letters elsewhere on this forum! Dead giveaway but don't tell.
It is really hard to send a package and make it completely secret where it comes from unless you send it or take it to another location. Plu there is the DG statement to sign.
Gert
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I've worked it out, thanks G.
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Aha ;)
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You are right about how I figured out who my SS was, Gert, I had an idea all along, but spent a few seconds fossicking around on the forum last night to confirm my suspicions. It is hard to disguise the sender's details but my SS did their best. It is fun searching out clues as to who sent you your gift, though. I am very lucky as to who my SS is.
Gert, I am sure you had a cracker of a clue, sorry I didn't give you the chance to drop your heavy hint!
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You are right about how I figured out who my SS was, Gert, I had an idea all along, but spent a few seconds fossicking around on the forum last night to confirm my suspicions. It is hard to disguise the sender's details but my SS did their best. It is fun searching out clues as to who sent you your gift, though. I am very lucky as to who my SS is.
Gert, I am sure you had a cracker of a clue, sorry I didn't give you the chance to drop your heavy hint!
Ok here it is. Don't laugh.
To
Post
Is
Revealing
Secrets
Or
Such Revelations Invite Probable Treachery
Gert
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Oh, that is far too cryptic for me, thanks goodness I solved it all by myself - your 'clue' would have burnt my brain to smithereens.
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It's burnt mine. I've got no idea. Was confused who marina was at first too! ???
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Ditto kimmy!!
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Santa is secret... SSHHHHH :)
who is shopping today..
Any Mummy elves wrapping pressies yet for kids..
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No don't wrap pressies just put in Santa sacks. Sneaking off to Kmart after netball tonight to pick up lay by which finishes Santa's shopping yeh!
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kimmyh and astarra - don't worry about being confused about me - I'm always confused myself and usually manage to confuse everyone that is anywhere in my vicinity as well!
Just goes to prove that neither of you were my SS!
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;D ;D ;D
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LOL ;D
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Or maybe they are just trying to trick u 😄😄😄
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kimmyh and astarra - don't worry about being confused about me - I'm always confused myself and usually manage to confuse everyone that is anywhere in my vicinity as well!
Just goes to prove that neither of you were my SS!
:):):):)
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;) ;) ;) ;)
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I've got to admit, everyone, I am simply ITCHING to open my SS gift but I will continue trying to be good - but it is SSSSOOOOOO hard!
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Marina, Amy says the 23rd of December.... ;D ;D
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Marina, Amy says the 23rd of December.... ;D ;D
I know, but that doesn't mean to say that I am obedient!!!!!!!!!
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;D ;D ;D
Can you get DH to hide it from you Marina? ;)
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We need to see a pic of it first, then another when you have opened it!!! :D
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Exactly astarra!! :D
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I'll be posting min win the next fortnight ;) someone I know is going interstate and will post it for me ;D ;D ;D ha ha
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Clever CP. What state?
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Probably the one where her son is ;)
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where is the pic Marina :)
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Very tricky CP.... ;D
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Robyn, I wish I could post a pic for everyone to see, but I have horrendous luck with those programs. I would if I could, but I don't know if I can - it doesn't matter what I do, every time I think I've got it sussed, it all goes wrong on me. I will give it another try this week, but no promises.
I can let on to everyone, though, that I got a "two for one" present - two separate gifts in one package - aren't I the lucky one??
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Is DH no good on the computer Marina? What about a customer, do you have a regular who could perhaps help you?
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wonder what it is Marina, did you shake it.. ;)
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I hope you can figure out your photo Marina :)
And two little presents? Lucky ducky ;D
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I can let on to everyone, though, that I got a "two for one" present - two separate gifts in one package - aren't I the lucky one??
Sounds intriguing :)
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well who over sends mine, will need at least 8-10 days to get it here from some where... :) :)
This is so much fun Amy...
Wonder if the one I sent has got it yet.. :) :) Should hear soon.
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So exciting Marina...... :)
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Very exciting need to see photos guys.
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I'm just waiting for my gifts to arrive here for me to send them off (although I would love to keep them myself) :D
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Ohhh, they sound good Mandi ;D
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I finished my shopping for my S 🎅 yesterday will post sometime this week or next week. I had so much fun shopping for this😃
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I've added another little something to my SS gift.. Just need to check in the city later this week and it will be off.
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Big question for all those that have sent their SS gifts. What did you write/ or will be writing where you have to put the senders details?
Are you simply writing secret Santa, North Pole or are you writing your address with no name. Help please🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅
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not saying what i did :P ;D
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cookie have u checked your mail box today?
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Posted mine yesterday :)
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Cookie, if it was me I would put "santa at the north pole" as the return address ;D
Posted mine yesterday :)
:D
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Yes Uni the postie has just been and DD got all the mail, bills included. ;)
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Oooh didn't think of that Cookie just ordered mine today and am getting it delivered straight to my SS but there will be no card :( Oh well
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I have or will put my work address on it. Different suburb. He he he. Love surprises
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Clever Chrissa ;)
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That's a good idea Chrissa. I'm getting mine posted by mum when she goes on holiday, she may have already been on holiday and it has been posted and received already. Can't say how I addressed mine or if I have addressed it yet as it would give it away. :D
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funny Michelle
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Only trouble with not putting a return address on parcels (if you are not getting sent something direct from online shopping to your SS) is that if it for some reason can't find the recipient, it would not come back to you.
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Amy where you going to change the title of this thread, so the photos go on the other thread. :) :)
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I don't think I can Robyn ???
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Ok Amy.
So Gretchen did you open the parcel..
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I have my problem sorted. I am going to drop it at a friends place when it is ready to go and she will post it, probably some time next week or the week after.. Then I won't know what is on it and can't give it away.
So my SS, look for a parcel in about 2-3 weeks, if you are in Australia. :-*
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I have changed the original title Amy, as the poster, you could have modified it yourself though. :-*
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Oh thank you Judy! :D How could I have done that? ???
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See the 'modify' box on the right hand side? Click on that and you can change anything you have posted. Moderators can change anything anyone has posted.
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Ahhhh.... well that was the something I learned today ;D Thank you Judy :-*
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That looks like a wonderful book Gert and I love the photo of you ;D :-*
Marie
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Marie maybe Ihad better move that here! Army will get upset. It was not a secret santa but in a way it was.
Gert
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Marie maybe Ihad better move that here! Army will get upset. It was not a secret santa but in a way it was.
Gert
Do we have an army on here Gert? ;D
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We need one occasionally Amy to keep everyone in line ;D
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So true Judy ;D
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Crack me up. Great bread book Gert :) :)
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The book looks lovely Gert, how generous of someone to send it to you :D
I am being a good girl and posting my comment on this thread ;D
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If you are not good the 'Army' might get upset!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Good call astarra ;D I would hate to upset the Army!
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Sme people are good and then there is the rest of us! ;D
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LOL!! :D :D :D
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:D :D :D LOL Gert! :D :D :D
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Quite a few of us got sucked into commenting on your surprise gift of the bread book on the other thread Gert, including me :o Deleted them all this morning as it definitely is a thread for photos only. At least we have this thread for comments.
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Gert got in trouble , Gert got in trouble :P ;D
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Gert got in trouble , Gert got in trouble :P ;D
LOL we all got into trouble :(
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Gert got in trouble , Gert got in trouble :P ;D
LOL!! ;D
Don't worry Kimmy, nobody is in trouble :D :D
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Once again!
LOL! You girls are as bad as me. Coal in all our stockings!
Amy might set the Army agin' us naughty ones.
Thanks Judy once again.
Gert making pretzels.
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its ok gert i have been in really bad trouble too , 2 more strikes and i am out :'(
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so funny, what are you going to cook first Gert..
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its ok gert i have been in really bad trouble too , 2 more strikes and i am out :'(
When have you been in trouble Uni? :(
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I am good.. :)
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its ok gert i have been in really bad trouble too , 2 more strikes and i am out :'(
When have you been in trouble Uni? :(
a whlie back Amy, better not talk about just incase i get 1 more strike ;D
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Uni, we would never get rid of you from the forum - a little bit of this *** here and there keeps you safe ;)
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:-* ;D
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Ahhh, I get the idea ;)
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Woops, i put a comment over there as well :-\
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I think I have one left uni.
Gert
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me too, but I am being good...today :) :) :)
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I think I have one left uni.
Gert
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Ooops I commented too, you should get 10 strikes per 1000 posts :D :D
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Great idea Yvette!! :D
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Ooops I commented too, you should get 10 strikes per 1000 posts :D :D
How many strikes for less that a 1000? 😃😃😃
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Three strikes :D :D so you better get posting Jeninwa ;D ;D
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😃😃😃
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Yep I posted on the other one too, then realised what I had done and could not get in quick enough to delete it. I was hoping I would not have more connection problems whilst trying to delete it. I wonder would that have counted as an excuse ;D ;D ;D
Marie
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I did too. An emotive Gert was so touching. :'(
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I did too. An emotive Gert was so touching. :'(
Yes, I got carried away with that too and was feeling so sorry for her :D :D
Marie
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You're all very naughty aren't you
Well, if you don't get a present from Santa you'll know why ;D
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when i am good i am very good but when i am bad i am even better :-))
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LOL Uni, love it :D :D
Marie
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This thread makes me laugh out loud!
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;D LOL
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:D :D :D :D :D
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LOL ;D :D :D :D
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Too funny Jen
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Good one Jen. I can't believe the excitement this SS idea has caused amongst us all - we are like excited children at Christmas time and I can't remember the last time I felt like that.
Can my SS giver please let me know if you have posted my present yet ;D ;) You get so wrapped up in what everyone else is doing, you even forget for a while that you are going to get one too.
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Well I might have and I might not have posted your gift JD it might be me and then again it might not be me :) :) :)
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Judy's not cheating is she? :o ;D ;D ;D
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No, just trying to find out who I can expect to receive a gift from Amy - is that cheating :P It was worth a try, I thought someone might confess to having posted it ;D
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You're right Judy, it was worth a try ;D
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10 points for trying Judy.
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Well I haven't posted judy s SS gift yet.
Gert
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Well I haven't posted judy s SS gift yet.
Gert
Nope me either ;D ;D
Marie
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Have I or have I not... not telling :)
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Have I or have I not... not telling :)
Ditto
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Wait and see JD... ;) :D
10 points for trying tho!! :D
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Haha jd .. Nice try
Im not revealing any secrets .. Maybe i sent one to you jd and maybe i didnt...
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Love it Judy. I'll post your SS gift next week, or the one after. :)
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Well secret Santa visited my PO Box today!!
I'll post a photo in the other thread - the present is so beautifully wrapped, my SS has exquisite taste!
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How come you have all posted JD's SS gift when I'm the one .. or maybe I'm not ... I'm confused. JD help me out, am I your SS - what do you think?
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Now stop teasing you girls. I know for a fact Judy's Secret Santa is not from Australia.
Or maybe it is the other way. Oh bugger I can't remember now.
Gert
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Anyway who is Amy's SS? She could hardly choose her own. Maybe she will have several?
Gert
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Now stop teasing you girls. I know for a fact Judy's Secret Santa is not from Australia.
Or maybe it is the other way. Oh bugger I can't remember now.
Gert
Now Gert, I do know that Tassie is sometimes considered not to be part of Aust. but really I did not want you to let the cat out of the bag this early. Oh Well can't be helped now.
Marie
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Just looked at Snappy's pic on the other thread....did I detect a wee tear in the wrapping (which is very cool BTW) ??? Were you peeking or did it come like that, Snappy? ;)
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I think Snappy's SS is very artistic and probably does crafts as well. I am sure it is a lovely pressie and I would not be surprised if it is double wrapped .
Gert
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Oh you girls made me LOL with all your teasing! :D :D
I'm very excited to see that another present has arrived! And very beautifully wrapped indeed ;D
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Off to look at the wrapping. I can not wrap for the life of me, or maybe I can if I try. Like many other forum members I'm suffering from Santazimers. Or is it alchzantas?
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It might be Santametia you're thinking of cookie ;D
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Just looked at Snappy's pic on the other thread....did I detect a wee tear in the wrapping (which is very cool BTW) ??? Were you peeking or did it come like that, Snappy? ;)
There was a wee tear astarra but I've been exceptionally good (so far) and haven't had a peek.
I think my SS is very crafty. Does anyone know someone crafty from port Adelaide? JD perhaps?
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Ok. I'll own up. I posted it when I was over there. ;) :) ;). Did I ????🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
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Sometimes I have to go to Pt Adelaide for work - so maybe I posted it while I was there - but then again, I am not that crafty with my gift wrapping - or am I ????
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My old Elvis puppy is nearly 15 and had Dogzhimers.
Gert
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Poor puppy Gert :(
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I sent it to a friend who posted it in Adelaide. Thanks Hun.
Gert
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The Elvis dog or snappy's present, Gert????
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He is happy.
Gert
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Both Astarra.
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;D
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:) :) :) :) Gert, I thought that was the one you sent to me to post....
maybe the extra one.. I seem to get alot of parcels sent to me, to re send on.....
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I don't mind who sends me my SS gift but you will surely hear about it when it arrives. I have ordered so much online lately though that how am I to know which is which :-))
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Listening to you all carrying on like school children. So funny. Santa hasn't been yet either.
Cookie it's called CRAFT disease....
Can't Remeber A F###### Thing! Happens a lot in my house.
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That's right Kimmy. I hadn't heard of that until a few years ago we had pulled over to have morning tea or lunch somewhere up near Goondiwindi in QLD and were speaking to a couple doing the same. She was telling us she suffered from CRAFT disease.
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cookie and JD are naughty girls, :P i was naughty 2 but i just realized and deleted my post
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Craft is up here aswell.
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CRAFT is alive and well here!!!
I had better get a move on with my present
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cookie and JD are naughty girls, :P i was naughty 2 but i just realized and deleted my post
You better be careful Uni, you only have one strike left remember ;D
Love the CRAFT disease, very clever! :D
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Sometimes I wish miis6 had CRAFT disease - she can't forget a thing....literally!! :-))
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Lovely wrapping Snappy and beads, what happened to Gert's photo?
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Sometimes I wish miis6 had CRAFT disease - she can't forget a thing....literally!! :-))
Sounds like a parent's worst nightmare astarra ;D Especially if catches you doing naughty things, like eating cookies just before dinner :-))
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Ooooooh Uni ;D ;D ;D
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i know its a book ;D
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I was going to tell you Uni that I had posted yours today :D :D but you wouldn't believe me now would you???
Marie
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;D
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Oh goodie it has arrived!
Gert
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pull the other one it plays jingle bells ;D
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Are you going to wait Christmas to open it Uni? :-))
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yes :-))
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Sometimes I wish miis6 had CRAFT disease - she can't forget a thing....literally!! :-))
Same here DS4 never forgets and always remembers to tell dad when he gets home too.
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Got excited when I got home tonight, there was a package on my desk then rembered it was delivered a few weeks ago and I put it away until we put our Christmas tree up - I really do have a hopeless memory.
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I do hope you like it Uni. 😉😉😉😉
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I'm sure she will Cookie, you seem like the sort of person who chooses great presents.... oops, did I say that? :-)) ;D
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OOOOHHHH Amy how do you know
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Don't tell anyone else Robyn... ;D ;D ;D
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They will never guess, no one reads this thread. :)
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Lol!!
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I never read this thread .
Gert
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Me neither... ;D
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Got excited when I got home tonight, there was a package on my desk then rembered it was delivered a few weeks ago and I put it away until we put our Christmas tree up - I really do have a hopeless memory.
:D You dork!
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Got excited when I got home tonight, there was a package on my desk then rembered it was delivered a few weeks ago and I put it away until we put our Christmas tree up - I really do have a hopeless memory.
:D You dork!
I m not reding this MJ.
Gert
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D not here
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I have mine all wrapped an ready to post - but it looks nowhere near as pretty as snappy's does :( I really need to take some giftwrapping lessons :D :D
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I'm sure its beautiful Karen :D :D
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I am not reading this either :D :D :D but I did go to the post office yesterday ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Marie
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I've been to the post office several times a week for a while ;)
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I ain't driving up to the post office for a sack of coal.
Gert
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They'd know it was for you Gert so you could probably just ring and ask them to deliver ;D
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Lol
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They'd know it was for you Gert so you could probably just ring and ask them to deliver ;D
They dumped it in my driveway last year. Not nice!
Gert
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You lot are so funny, thanks for my morning laugh.😃😃😃
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I was a bad, bad girl again. Always get sucked into commenting on the photo only thread. Thanks for pulling me up Uni and for Katie for explaining what I had done wrong :D :D Thank goodness for the delete button ;)
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Judy, that is so easy to do. ;D
What happened to Uni's photo??
Marie
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I didn't delete it - which photo do you mean Marie?
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No don't worry Judy, my mistake or at least I don't know what happened but I couldn't see Uni's photo of her present but it is there. This stupid computer, keeps freezing on me today.
Sorry
Marie
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Nope, not reading this thread, but I made some of my gift yesterday.
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No reading by me either.... but also, my wrapping skills leave alot to be desired. Nuf said. :-))
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You could have said that your girls wrapped it for you astarra ;)
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No reading by me either.... but also, my wrapping skills leave alot to be desired. Nuf said. :-))
Me neither. I even struggle to wrap a box. Gift bags are much easier but too easy to peek inside ;)
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You could have said that your girls wrapped it for you astarra ;)
They probably would've done a better job!! :-))
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LOL :D :D
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I wrapped mine today as well, but still holding off posting for a week or so yet. I certainly won't get any prizes for my gift wrapping skills either.
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Good thing this is a secret santa then! ;D ;D ;D
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Yes, Amy, I can see that I am in good company when it comes to gift wrapping abilities - I will just blend in with the crowd!
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S**T i forgot to wrap mine
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I wrapped mine. But have I posted it yet ;D
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S**T i forgot to wrap mine
That darn CRAFT disease again :-))
I wrapped mine. But have I posted it yet ;D
You tease Chrissa ;D ;D
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I nearly purposely didn't wrap mine... :-)) But thought I'd better, just in case my SS opened the envelope. ;)
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S**T i forgot to wrap mine
I couldnt wrap mine.. Didnt get that option lol so dont fret.. Or maybe i wrapped it all beautifully lol
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S**T i forgot to wrap mine
I am not joking here I did exactly that, I am always being told I shouldn't be allowed out on my own. :D :D :D :D I am starting to agree ;D
Marie
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Lol marie.. If its an unknown package they shouldnt be opening it lol
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LOL Marie! :D
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Oh dear Marie :D :D :D
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Lol marie.. If its an unknown package they shouldnt be opening it lol
I agree. Around here that could leave a lot of unknown packages though. DD often sends to Book Depository or elsewhere e for things. Strawberry Net is pretty popular too.
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Love strawberry net and the pretty purple ribbon. ;)
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Yes you always know their parcels.
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Well......I received a parcel today, and....
He has been, he has been, secret Santa had been!! Oops must stop jumping around like a looney whilst on tapatalk. Thank you so much secret Santa I have been sooo good. I have had a cuddle, then a little touch and have now put the parcel in a cupboard still wrapped and no matter how much it calls out to me, i will not open it. ;D
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I just had a look at your parcel Kimmy and nearly replied there. It looks like your SS likes red and Santas. Did you get any clues with the shake, rattle and roll? I hope I can be as strong as you. Didw it smell?
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Ohhhhhhhh Kimmy, how exciting!! :D
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No smell cookie. Big parcel has me stumped. Think small one is diary or notepad. No idea of sender except in wa somewhere (had to get the biggest state didn't I).
With your gift going return to send Astarra, I know it's not from you!!!
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It looks exciting Kimmy. How can you wait?
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Very excited to see some more presents have arrived!!! :D :D
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It's around about now that the presents have begun to arrive that we will start to find out who of us has the most self control and who is impulsive and cannot stop themselves from opening their gifts. Who will be the first to give way (apart from DJ because she didn't realise her book was her SS gift). There has already been lots of pushing, prodding, squeezing and shaking going on - I wonder who has found that a corner of the gift has 'accidentally' ripped so they couldn't resist a peek inside to see what was hidden behind the wrapping? I'm really loving everyone's anticipation - it is great fun.
Needless to say I have been simply perfect, popped the parcels back into the express post satchel and put it to one side, out of temptation's way ;D ;D
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Needless to say I have been simply perfect, popped the parcels back into the express post satchel and put it to one side, out of temptation's way ;D ;D
Is that because, as your signature says, you can resist everything except temptation Marina? ;D
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It's around about now that the presents have begun to arrive that we will start to find out who of us has the most self control and who is impulsive and cannot stop themselves from opening their gifts. Who will be the first to give way (apart from DJ because she didn't realise her book was her SS gift). There has already been lots of pushing, prodding, squeezing and shaking going on - I wonder who has found that a corner of the gift has 'accidentally' ripped so they couldn't resist a peek inside to see what was hidden behind the wrapping? I'm really loving everyone's anticipation - it is great fun.
Needless to say I have been simply perfect, popped the parcels back into the express post satchel and put it to one side, out of temptation's way ;D ;D
Well we can only take your word for it :)
Cookie it's only day one and its whispering to me Kimmy, Kimmy ..... Don't know how long I can last???
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Has the parcel got a volume switch Kimmy? ;D
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Kimmy, perhaps you should be the founding member of SS Anonymous - the "resist your SS gift" support group
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LOL ;D
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Kimmy, perhaps you should be the founding member of SS Anonymous - the "resist your SS gift" support group
No worries who else wants to join....
Amy I think the sound is in my head ;)
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Mine better arrive christmas eve, i will have to give mine to dh to look after, then offer my services to him so I can get it back, lol, cooking services of course, lol ;D ;D
Oh dear, I do think I am getting so much better.
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Put the thermothingy on, it will drown out the sound in your head. :) :) :D :D
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Marina did you post your photo yet
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Kimmy, perhaps you should be the founding member of SS Anonymous - the "resist your SS gift" support group
No worries who else wants to join....
Amy I think the sound is in my head ;)
Is there a volume switch in your head? ;D
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Sadly.... No ;D
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JD - a surprise present not from SS...you deserve it, I must say. :D
I guess it really doesn't matter when you open it, just my opinion tho. :D
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Open it!
Gert
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Nice to see all the SS presents are arriving and everyone is getting excited.
How lovely JD, what a wonderful surprise from some kind forum member. I agree you certainly deserve it!
If it's not from Secret Santa then you have no obligation to wait to open it. I think you can open it when you want. Maybe when you're having a quiet day and need a pick-me-up, or just open it now ;D
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Open it JD :)
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I say open it if you want to Judy ;)
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OK, don't need much encouragement, off to open it :D :D :D
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Open it and report back to us
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Oh the suspense... ;D
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How exciting, we all love getting surprises. :)
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... what's taking JD so long?
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what is it :)
Marina did you post your SS photo yet
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No I haven't yet - I have tried several times, but I am not getting any free time to try to figure it all out. I will HAVE to sort it out by 23rd December, though, but it would be good to post it up in it's wrapped state (just to prove that I have resisted temptation!).
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I did it as quickly as I could, gosh you guys are impatient ;D
It is wonderful and you couldn't have chosen better for me. I have very few cookie cutters, the book is lovely (had a quick flick through) and the scrubby I thought was a coaster until the little tag fell out of the wrapping. It is indeed like a scrubby - you will soon put Helene out of business with your idea ;)
Thank you so much, it is a beautiful present and I am not embarrassed to say I couldn't contain my excitement. DH just sat there smiling at me, goodness knows what he was thinking.
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What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. Whomever the giver in Essendon is, what a great idea.
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How exciting Judy, you deserve to be spoilt :)
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Well thought off JD, You deserve it, looks lovely... :) :) :)
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What a lovely gift, you deserve to be spoilt.
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A lovely present for you JD. :D
Wish I could say it was from me, but sadly...I can't!!! ;)
Once again, you deserve it JD. :D
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It looks fantastic Judy! What a lovely gift :D
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Some serious spoiling happening here! 25 cookie cutters!! Oh boy I can see Fletcher having some nana time in the kitchen.
Well done Super Extra Secret Santa.
Gert
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Gert, how do you know there are 25 cookie cutters in the box - it doesn't show up clearly enough in the picture ??? Have you put your foot in it ;D
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Look again at the picture.
Gert
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Lovely gift Judy :)
So much caring & sharing here, its just so nice :)
H :)
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Gert, how do you know there are 25 cookie cutters in the box
Well done, Gert! A super sharp and observant eye trained over years of nursing methinks . . . . .!! The 25 is right there on the box!! ;)
A really delightful gift, Judy! Well deserved and now you're set for all your Christmas cookies!!!
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JD. I try to live by the mantra that "Good things happen to good people"
You must be one of those "good people"
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JD. I try to live by the mantra that "Good things happen to good people"
You must be one of those "good people"
Yep, shes one of the best :)
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Ah ha, forgot to slide the bar over - that revealed the 25. OK so it wasn't you Gretchen, who can I target next :D
Thank you for your lovely words girls. :-* :-*
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JD. I try to live by the mantra that "Good things happen to good people"
You must be one of those "good people"
Yep, shes one of the best :)
Sure is. :-*
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I did have to get the magnifying glass out ;D to be sure :D.
Gert
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Ah ha, forgot to slide the bar over - that revealed the 25. OK so it wasn't you Gretchen, who can I target next :D
Thank you for your lovely words girls. :-* :-*
Be hard Judy because so many girls here are crafty crafters and make beautiful cards . Then again she could have asked someone else to make a card.
Since DH is flying to Adelaide VIa Brisbane tomorrow my SS could be in his hands to pop in the mailbox either place.
Gert
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What a lovely gift JD and so well deserved. Enjoy. Can you explain the scrubby thingy. It's not a real one is it?
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Love you Judy..... :D :D :D :D
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You deserve it judy.. What a lovely surprise 😊
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Love you Judy..... :D :D :D :D
Everybody loves Judy.
Gert
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What a lovely gift JD and so well deserved. Enjoy. Can you explain the scrubby thingy. It's not a real one is it?
It looks knitted doesn't it. If so someone is really clever.
Gert
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I was in Essendon last Friday night.... But it wasn't me.... Or was it?
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Maybe the person who gave it to me like to explain the scrubby Kimmy ;)
It is made out of that nylon knitting ribbon but it has the roughness of a scrubby so it must be a special type of ribbon, maybe specifically for this purpose. I have a Spotlight catalogue on hand but there is nothing in there like it. It really feels as though it can do the job.
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I love our friendly forum, so many kind and generous people :D :D :D
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Is it hand knitted ?
Gert
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Or foot knitted? ;D
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How lovely Judy.
There are so many lovely people on here. Big applause to one and all.
I am still puzzled about the generous giver pf the vanilla pods I received....
Well I know I joked a while back about knitting dishcloths.... ( Learnt to do this age 6).
Perhaps I could start making scrubbies as a meaningful occupation while nannying!! Out of farmer twine as that's all I have to hard, now there's an idea.
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Lovely presentJudy and very well deserved.
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It's knitted in garter stitch and is about 9cm square. The knitting ribbon used is basically white but has different colours popping up every now and then IYKWIM - it must have a special name but it's been years since I knitted or did craft work. Someone out there must know what I am talking about.
The word I was looking for was variegated yarn.
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Lol keep digging jd.. Ok who was it? Fess up!
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Would have to be tiny needles. Maybe Amy thinking about my lovely mug hugger.
Gert
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I reckon a size 8 needle or thereabouts Gert but I'm waiting for someone to correct all these misguided statements I'm making :D :D
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Ok so maybe by process of elimination jd.. 😄😄😄
Wasnt me 😄
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I found this (http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/knitted-kitchen-scrubbie-tutorial.html) and am wondering if this is how they are made although how do the multi coloured rows appear, tuille doesn't come in a mixture of colours all on the same roll does it?
Then I found an update (http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/scrubbie-updates.html) of the above and it is about the same size as mine so I think we are getting close ;D.
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How lovely for you JD. Very exciting :) ;D
I'm very happy that my SS pressie arrived today. I will be very good and put it under the Christmas tree (once we put it up!). My family has a strong tradition of not opening pressies early, so I will be good. Mind you, DH's family is the complete opposite. His mum has already got her Christmas present from us, and she has finished reading it LOL.
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Would have to be tiny needles. Maybe Amy thinking about my lovely mug hugger.
Gert
I definitely didn't make it Gertie. I just gave out addresses ;D
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Ooo amy you know too much 😄😄😄
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No such thing as too much knowing Frozzie ;D
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Yep there is when your the only one who knows it 😁
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And Amy is well brought up and discreet. She won't tell. But she could be bribe able.
Gert
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Foot knitting? RFLOL Amy ;D
I can't knit without dropping stitches....so it's not from me. :)
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Discreet is my middle name Gert ;D
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There is always a way 😁
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A lovely gift for Judy from whomever sent it and very deserving too xx
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Judy your scrubby looks great. Thanks for all the searching you have done about it, I'd love to try making one. I did not make that one though. :) :) ;D
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I think I could make those scubbies, only need 14 stitches, now where are the knitting needles, I saw them about 20 years ago lol.
So obviously it wasn't me.
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Lol
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I found this (http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/knitted-kitchen-scrubbie-tutorial.html) and am wondering if this is how they are made although how do the multi coloured rows appear, tuille doesn't come in a mixture of colours all on the same roll does it?
Then I found an update (http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/scrubbie-updates.html) of the above and it is about the same size as mine so I think we are getting close ;D.
You are a master of Google JD. LOL!
Gert
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My grandmother taught me to knit when I was young. Not sure if I would remember how to knit anymore though. So wasn't me either. Sorry Judy. I reckon if we keep at it then the person who sent the gift can be flushed out lol :D
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I think I could make those scubbies, only need 14 stitches, now where are the knitting needles, I saw them about 20 years ago lol.
So obviously it wasn't me.
Sadly they are in the op shops Jeniwa I had a dear friend, well she still is. Anyway she was having her last child and a son and wanted a special baby blanket. I , having not a clue, bought some of those big knitting needles and started knitting for the first time. I went overboard as I had no idea how to finish off so the Navy and white striped cot blanket was big enough for a 3/4 bed and lasted well into his teens. My one and only knitted garmet bar one , but that is another story about saving someone's life with a hand knitted jumper.
How those knitted scrubbies bring back memories. LOL!
Gert
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I only ever learnt to knit squares in girl guides we would then make them into blankets for the less fortunate
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Well I do need a little occupation when baby sitting. This fits the bill.
Idea anyway. I love ideas.
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Love the story Gert ;D
My dear old year one teacher taught me to knit when I was 6 years old ;)
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Lovely present JD it wasn't me
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it wasn't me JD
very easy to make, i think i will make some when i buy some tulle
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What about an Angelina Ballerina tulle skirt for Eve's first Christmas. Surely she will be walking by then! ;D
Gert
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I got a parcel in the mail today, I was so excited until I remembered that I ordered a book for my dad. Even so I was a bit worried about opening it, especially as once I opened the parcel PAC the book was wrapped inside a paper bag with a card attached. I read the card first just to be sure lol.
Oh well was a bit of excitement for a short time :D
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What about an Angelina Ballerina tulle skirt for Eve's first Christmas. Surely she will be walking by then! ;D
Gert
no idea what an Angelina Ballerina tulle skirt ;D
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You don't know Angelina Ballerina? Oh - give Eve a few years and you will!!
"She's a dancing star, she loves to twirl all day, friend's say she's gonna go far, it's the Angelina way...follow your dreams where ever they take you....." Oh my fingers can't keep up with my ears, yep, I have Angelina Ballerina going in my lounge room right now.
And her skirt...well basically a stip of tuille with a seam up the back and some elastic sewn around the top. :D
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I bought some cotton wool today....... Now I need to find my bigger needles. Also got two onion nets to shred..... And then I got a job!!!
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Great DJ.
Uni Angelina Ballerina is lovely.... :) :)
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I bought some cotton wool today....... Now I need to find my bigger needles. Also got two onion nets to shred..... And then I got a job!!!
What are you going to knit with cordon wool. Is that possible?
Gert
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It's like wool Gert, but made of cotton.
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Scrubbies of course..... Just need bigger needles. Can go in my hampers which will now be made in the mornings BEFORE the school holidays start as nothing will get done after that.
DJ poppins has knitting in her handbag for passing time while waiting to collect children etc etc.
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Thanks Jen. I had no idea. Cotton yarn.
Gert
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Hmm sounds like you may be making scrubbies (didn't JD receive a package recently ;D ;D ;D)
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Ah ha, was it you CP - you could have had someone post it from Melbourne.
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Wasn't CP just in Melbourne ?
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I was, i could've, i wish i had've, but it wasn't me :D
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Has anybody else got their SS present yet? There will probably be a rush of posts when we all start getting them, my recipient hasn't said they have received it and it's been a week and a half, glad I registered it
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i am going to the post office today to send a few parcels and to pick up a parcel ;D
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I just posted a pic of my pressie, thankyou SS. ;D
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NB: Strips of onion nets don't work in homemade scrubbies.
Tried this morning, waste of half an hour.
Need to get something else, just these were free.
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I think if you take a few of those nets, scrunch them up tightly and knot them into another net then you can use them for scrubbing potatoes, etc.
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Lovely looking present Mich! Does it rattle? ;D
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No, Amy it doesn't rattle. There is some movement though, so I think it's something in a box.
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How exciting!! Its beautifully wrapped too :D
I hope more presents start arriving. Uni, I hope the parcel at the PO is your SS present ;D
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It is beautifully wrapped. A lovely flocked paper. :D
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I think I am going to have to re-wrap the presents I am sending, although, if I leave them as they are you could always say they were 'rustic' or 'primitive' - I think both alternatives are very trendy these days!
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Nice looking present Mich. :D
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I think I am going to have to re-wrap the presents I am sending, although, if I leave them as they are you could always say they were 'rustic' or 'primitive' - I think both alternatives are very trendy these days!
You better rewrap them now Marina, or the person who gets the "primitively" wrapped present is going to know you were their SS ;D
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Or think it is from me!!! :o
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Or me lol
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I'm slowly eliminating people as my SS as I've had mine for a few weeks and lot's of you haven't posted your gifts yet and mine isn't rustically wrapped. I'm narrowing it down. :D
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Detective Mich is on the case ;D
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Isn't it funny how we want to do a SECRET santa, but then want to know who we are getting from...??!
How exciting!! Its beautifully wrapped too :D
I hope more presents start arriving. Uni, I hope the parcel at the PO is your SS present ;D
Uni already has her present doesn't she? ???
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Oh yeah.... oops, I'm losing track of people! :-[
There are fifty secret santas.... :-))
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I think I am going to have to re-wrap the presents I am sending, although, if I leave them as they are you could always say they were 'rustic' or 'primitive' - I think both alternatives are very trendy these days!
One of my neighbours just received a birthday gift of a TMX from her family. I made up a TMX survival pack of scrubbies spatula, brush etc. What to wrap it in? Found a brown envelope in our office bin. Wrote on it Waste Not and and added a lovely card from jeninwa's goodie.
I know my friend will appreciate this more than a fancy wrapping but if I did have any fancy wrapping I would definitely use it and I would definitely appreciate either. Newspaper is attractive and colourful as well as useful but it does leave ink. One year I wrapped everything in alfoil with bright ribbons. Another gal I I know uses tea towels. Always welcome.
Gert
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I've used tea towels a few times, they are a practical way to wrap things. Not saying if I did for my SS tho... :-X
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Great ideas Gert. I've never thought to do that :-))
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My SIL picked up dried leaves from her backyard one Xmas and sprayed them gold to use as gift tags. They were very pretty.
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I think I am going to have to re-wrap the presents I am sending, although, if I leave them as they are you could always say they were 'rustic' or 'primitive' - I think both alternatives are very trendy these days!
One of my neighbours just received a birthday gift of a TMX from her family. I made up a TMX survival pack of scrubbies spatula, brush etc. What to wrap it in? Found a brown envelope in our office bin. Wrote on it Waste Not and and added a lovely card from jeninwa's goodie.
Your a good Woman Gert! 8)
I have fun with wrapping....have used tea towels, tablecloths, nappies...any materials.
Kids presents have giant lollipops tied into the ribbon, large butterflies etc.
Even newspaper wrapping with bright ribbons looks good.
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I can't believe I never heard about any of these ideas before... :-))
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I can't believe I never heard about any of these ideas before... :-))
Check out these google images for creative wrapping Amy
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=creative+gift+wrapping&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=r4I&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=6g-sUMquI4zMmAWYsoCIBg&ved=0CDAQsAQ&biw=1258&bih=838
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Ooooh, some great ideas there Maddy. Thank you :D
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Isn't it funny how we want to do a SECRET santa, but then want to know who we are getting from...??!
How exciting!! Its beautifully wrapped too :D
I hope more presents start arriving. Uni, I hope the parcel at the PO is your SS present ;D
Uni already has her present doesn't she? ???
yes i do and i know who my SS is
i picked up the parcel at the PO, it wasnt for me, it was for my little Eve :)
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Amy did you do a spread sheet for the SS task. Name of giver, receivee, what the gift was and when it was posted or received? Are the girls telling you what they have given or is that too much information ;D If the girls aren't posting on the forum that they have received their gift I do hope they are letting you know that information. I am going to get on the roof and shout from up there when I receive mine - you will all hear me ;D
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Gert I hope you warned her about the cockies :o :o
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Amy did you do a spread sheet for the SS task. Name of giver, receivee, what the gift was and when it was posted or received? Are the girls telling you what they have given or is that too much information ;D If the girls aren't posting on the forum that they have received their gift I do hope they are letting you know that information. I am going to get on the roof and shout from up there when I receive mine - you will all hear me ;D
Yes Judy, I have my spread sheet with who is giving to whom. Not everyone told me what they were sending, which is fine because I like to see some surprises too, but I have that recorded for those who did. As far as the sending and recieving of presents, I only see what you girls see on here. I think only two or three members have PM'd me so far when they sent their gift.
I don't mind how you all go about your SS as long as everyone gets a present and we get to see photos :D
Judy, I'll listen out for you ;D
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I think everyone should post when they recieve so that their sender doesn't stress...but that is just my opinion. :)
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I've cheated with my SS photo - because I'm such a klutz at this uploading of photos thing, JD has very kindly agreed to post a photo of my gift on the photo thread.
Thanks JD - you know how I feel about you - you are a saint!
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You're a legend Judy :D
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Looks good Marina (and JD) :)
So exciting!!
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I'm slowly eliminating people as my SS as I've had mine for a few weeks and lot's of you haven't posted your gifts yet and mine isn't rustically wrapped. I'm narrowing it down. :D
That's only if people are telling the truth who has posted, and who hasn't. I have not posted mine yet, or have I? Lol :D
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I have a confession to make ......... my SS present was sitting on my bookcase at home, and while I was at work, our 3 year old got excited and opened the parcel >:( thinking (hoping!) it was for him. DH rewrapped it for me before I came home, so I havent seen it yet - but it is not in the same paper as it was before. So I cant really post a picture of it on the "photos" thread ......... but I just wanted to reassure whoever my lovely SS is that the present has arrived safely, and is now hidden in a safer place!
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Oh dear Karen. :D
What a kind thoughtful DH tho, he must have known you wanted it kept secret. :D :D
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Uh oh Karen :-)) Thank goodness DH was there to wrap it back up for you!
Lovely looking present Marina :D The top one is a bit of an odd shape, I wonder what it could be?
I'm slowly eliminating people as my SS as I've had mine for a few weeks and lot's of you haven't posted your gifts yet and mine isn't rustically wrapped. I'm narrowing it down. :D
That's only if people are telling the truth who has posted, and who hasn't. I have not posted mine yet, or have I? Lol :D
You tease Mandi ;D
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Uh oh Karen :-)) Thank goodness DH was there to wrap it back up for you!
Lovely looking present Marina :D The top one is a bit of an odd shape, I wonder what it could be?
I'm slowly eliminating people as my SS as I've had mine for a few weeks and lot's of you haven't posted your gifts yet and mine isn't rustically wrapped. I'm narrowing it down. :D
That's only if people are telling the truth who has posted, and who hasn't. I have not posted mine yet, or have I? Lol :D
You tease Mandi ;D
;D
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Mmm. I wonder.
Gert you were so kind to your neighbour. We have a dear friend who is a widower and money is tight. He recycles all his cards. You may receive a birthday card for Christmas. He has a wicked sense of humour and seems to write the perfect thing in them, even if they are the wrong sort of card. In fact we look forward to receiving his cards.
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fantastic idea. I like ecards, instead of real cards.
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eCards are great Robyn, I send a few from time to time - especially handy if I can't get out to get special cards which is often the case.
Happy to help out anyone who cannot post a picture of their SS gift - we all get pleasure from seeing them as I'm sure the sender does too.
I just had the delivery van arrive for the day again but only parcel was my order from Peters from Kensington.
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I think I am going to have to re-wrap the presents I am sending, although, if I leave them as they are you could always say they were 'rustic' or 'primitive' - I think both alternatives are very trendy these days!
One of my neighbours just received a birthday gift of a TMX from her family. I made up a TMX survival pack of scrubbies spatula, brush etc. What to wrap it in? Found a brown envelope in our office bin. Wrote on it Waste Not and and added a lovely card from jeninwa's goodie.
So glad it came in handy :) :) :)
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I love POK Judy, as we have no kitchen shops here, unless I drive to Cairns..
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I had a delivery today too, but it wasn't from my SS! It was my family size pie maker! :D
I will know when it is from my SS (I think) cuz everything we order on ebay or whatever come addressed to DH!! So if it comes to me I'll probably guess!! :D
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You might guess, but you still won't know who sent it!
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I have not received mine yet. But this is so much fun. :D
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I am going to start stalking the postman next week if my parcel hasn't arrived by then, ;D ;D ;D
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Gert I hope you warned her about the cockies :o :o
Yes I told her daughter but have not seen her yet as she just Arrived home from Victoria last night. She will be in touch when she is not busy. I will buy a bunch of those tubes of cockie cream and give her a couple!
Gert
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I've cheated with my SS photo - because I'm such a klutz at this uploading of photos thing, JD has very kindly agreed to post a photo of my gift on the photo thread.
Thanks JD - you know how I feel about you - you are a saint!
We are going to have some serious tutoring happening after Christmas when others get a new device. This website has made it easy to up load from here as well but reducing the size of the photo is still a problem if you have taken it with an I pad.
There are many ways to skin a cat and post a photo so we should get together and work on it.
Gert
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Mmm. I wonder.
Gert you were so kind to your neighbour. We have a dear friend who is a widower and money is tight. He recycles all his cards. You may receive a birthday card for Christmas. He has a wicked sense of humour and seems to write the perfect thing in them, even if they are the wrong sort of card. In fact we look forward to receiving his cards.
Now he is really clever and gives you credit for having the sense of humour that makes the giving and receiving so much fun.
Gert
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Gert, we are coming down for a week in January
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You don't need an help posting a pic obbie as you are clever and computer savvy. Anyway we can catch up. Where will you stay?
Marina that looks like and interesting prezzie!
Gert
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Just passed by the post office andd...... My ss gift has arrived.. Will post a pic later.. Thank you ss.. Im being very good and putting it away!! Put a smile on my face after a rough day.. ..even though i couldnt open it lol.. This is going to be a test.. Whats the date again we have to wait until??? Oh boy!
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Gert, I can post pics.
Mantra Palm Cove again. :)
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Yes, the top present is an interesting shape, but I am still resisting the temptation. ;D
Frozzie, the date is 23 December.
I still haven't posted my present - I'd better get on to that before I am the last one to send and my poor recipient will be wondering when (or if) he / she is ever getting her / his present!!!
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Can you shake it a bit cuilidh ;D
Gert
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hahahahahah ;D
2 presents Marina..
Lucky you
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I have a present ??? ??? ??? :D
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Just 1 Amy ??? Are you going to open it? Did you give yourself to anyone? You'd be the only one who knew who their present was from then :D :D :D
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No I didn't give myself to anyone Judy... so someone is playing secret secret santa ;D The card is just signed "santa's secret elf". I'll post a photo in the photo's thread soon :)
How exciting! I think I will save it for the 23rd like the rest (some) of you ladies ;D
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You may get more than one Amy. ;D ;D
Gert
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Yes and we want to see them all ;D
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It sounds like some naughty person has been making plans behind my back ;D ;D
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I hope you are not going to open it Amy :o :o
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Of course not Yvette :)
But I might be able to figure out who it is from with my amazing detective skills ;D
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Where was it posted?
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How do you tell that cookie? ???
I think I might know... from the signature on the declaration ;D
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Lol, well Amy you will now be left wondering who your present is from :D
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Received mine today - I'm sure I know who its from but wont open it until time - thank you
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Hey Jen where ya been. Busy?
Gert
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Yes Gert, really busy, but just had to pop in because my SS pressy arrived today
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We wanna see pics....we wanna see pics....we wanna see pics... :D
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Amy if your parcel has a declaration on it that would be a big clue. ;)
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Amy if your parcel has a declaration on it that would be a big clue. ;)
Not necessarily. The signature can be easily disguised . Also you can send parcels without a declaration but they will go by road. Or you can mark a parcel with certain words and not have to sign a declaration. Not saying what they are. LOL!,also,if you have a friend a a post office who knows you.............
This is such fun.
Gert
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Thanks Gert. I was thinking of a customs declaration, but I realise that there is the other one on there. I'm sure the person could scrawl a signature of some sort. :) ;) ;) ;)
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Well if it came for overseas it would definitely have to have an official, declaration for customs . Sometime things are sent in bulk then redistributed for this reason.
Or someone from overseas could have sent it to me and I sent it to Amy or maybe not. I would send it to someone else to send. Sort of like a pass the parcel. Keep unwrapping until the last person which in this case is Amy opens it . Endless ways to disguise the sender. I will never acknowledge or reveal who I sent my SS gift to or,maybe I will. ;D ;D. Oh wait maybe I did or maybe I didn't .
Amy won't tell.
Gert
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Oh you ladies are tricky... ;D
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Gert you are getting me confused now, I think, maybe or maybe not.
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I think you could be but not sure. Then again it is not possible. Is it? Is it like signing the Declaration of Independence ? No I guess not . Though a signature is required it does not have to be your own! That makes me worried about John Hancock.
Gert
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I think I'm going to give up pretending that I know what you ladies are talking about ;D
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Great prezzies everyone. Michelle yours looks so pretty.
Hang in there jeninwa I am sure it will arrive soon. :)
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I think I'm going to give up pretending that I know what you ladies are talking about ;D
I'm with you on that, Amy. Everyone is becoming more and more crazy as we get closer to Xmas!!
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Hello, anyone else got theirs yet
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Not yet .......
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I'm sure you will soon Chrissa ;)
I think I'm going to give up pretending that I know what you ladies are talking about ;D
I'm with you on that, Amy. Everyone is becoming more and more crazy as we get closer to Xmas!!
I think its a drug called "excitement" ;D
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Me either and my recipient hasn't posted that they have received theirs yet, oh I hope it's not lost in transit :(
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Anyone get a SS present today?
I didn't. :(
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Me neither :'( :'(
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Hope I get one soon, It will take about 10 days to get to me from when you post. Hint Hint.. :)
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Thx obbie, I'll pop it in the post tomorrow ;) watch out for the big cardboard box full of pumps
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Nothing for me either :(, plenty of time yet (I think)
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Still plenty of time all of you impatient people :-))
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Yes one month and one day till opening :D :D
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Hope I get one soon, It will take about 10 days to get to me from when you post. Hint Hint.. :)
Not if it is coming from Cairns.
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...but might take even longer from Tassie... ;)
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Still waiting. .... I really have been good ....
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Yes CP, its like I need another big pump.
Only have about 100, but whats one more.
So what else did you send me CP, if your my SS :) :) :)
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Nope nothing here yet.....
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I included a double adapter and an extension cord so you can move the pump to any room in the house :D
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I included a double adapter and an extension cord so you can move the pump to any room in the house :D
Lol, that's very generous of you CO :D
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Some members might just be taking their time to find the perfect gift and wrap it very carefully :D Don't panic everyone ;)
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I asked and they said to allow 2 weeks from here to Yungaburra. But if it was posted in Cairns it would be quicker. But as pumps are often big it has to come by truck.
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When I asked at the PO here Obbie how long would it take a parcel to get to Yungaburra, I was told "forever"
so I am still thinking of another way
Marie
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Amy did you do a spread sheet for the SS task. Name of giver, receivee, what the gift was and when it was posted or received? Are the girls telling you what they have given or is that too much information ;D If the girls aren't posting on the forum that they have received their gift I do hope they are letting you know that information. I am going to get on the roof and shout from up there when I receive mine - you will all hear me ;D
great suggestion, I am sure Santas helper is on to it!!!
I will say I haven't received my SS yet but I have sent mine ages ago. I am one of the ones who really doesn't want to know who is or has or will send my gift just glad to be part of it, I like the fact that it is Secret Santa!!! I am sure I will get a package sometime soon!!
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I'm all over the organising, I'm just trying not to let you ladies confuse me with your tricky comments! ;D
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I'm all over the organising, I'm just trying not to let you ladies confuse me with your tricky comments! ;D
All very much appreciated Amy, none of this would be happening without you.. BTW are you getting a gift?
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My pleasure GHM :D And yes, I do have a mysterious little present here... you can see a photo on the photos only thread. Were you the one who sent it? ;D
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Not me!,,, but so glad you have your gift!
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Ooo im going to have to pût mine away to not be tempted lol
Dh has to resticky the paper then o CAN post another photo where i cant peek
My ss is from tas or it was posted from there and i have à phone number :)
Now to do some research lol
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How exciting Frozzie... I can't believe you didn't peak! ;D
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I know im very pleased with myself... Im never this good..
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How exciting Frozzie... I can't believe you didn't peak! ;D
Peek or peak Amy? That might have been exciting! ;D ;D ;D
Gert
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Ooooopsies :-)) ;D
I knew what I meant Gert :D
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ROFL.
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Ooooopsies :-)) ;D
I knew what I meant Gert :D
I knew that you knew what it meant too I think. :-)) :o ;) ;)😝😜
Gert
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Are you doubting my innocence Gertie? ;D
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Kim I have some paper like that in my cupboard. I know that for sure. But then I can't remember if I wrapped your gift in it or not. :)
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I've got three presents now.... :o
And I know who two of them are from ;D
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Three Amy... That's a bit greedy! ;D
Well fess up who are they from?
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LOL ;D
Am I allowed to say who they are from? :-))
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Of course you are Amy :o :o
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Maybe Amy...or maybe not, depends if whoever sent them has wrapped yours the same as their SS and that might give the game away...? Just my opinion, tho... ;) 8)
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LOL ;)
So should I tell them that you were one of them astarra? ;D Thank you so much :-*
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You are spoilt Amy :)
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No Yvette, I think everyone else is just very kind and generous ;)
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Yes true :) :) and you are spoilt but you deserve it ;D ;D
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LOL :D
Hope you didn't peek! ;) (or peak, whatever goes on here!!!) ;) :D
Yes, I sent Amy a present - but I was dumb enough to wrap it the same as I wrapped my other SS present so ... :-))
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You shouldn't have admitted that astarra! It could have just been a coincidence :-)) ;)
I'm not posting a photo of mine then. Since I know it was you it would be more fun for the other person to be kept in suspense ;D
Yes true :) :) and you are spoilt but you deserve it ;D ;D
Thank you Yvette. I'm sure I will get the chance to repay the favour to everyone :)
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Postie has just delivered this envelope and how gorgeous is that pile of cards. They will certainly be used for my Christmas Hampers so thank you very much to the lovely person who sent them to me. Expecting visitors any minute so haven't time to do any sleuth work to find out who my secret gift giver is. I am very spoilt and do appreciate your kind thoughts. :-* :-*
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Sorry for being honest then!! :-\ :D
I'm just a bit dumb... :P
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Not dumb at all astarra :-* :-* :-*
Postie has just delivered this envelope and how gorgeous is that pile of cards. They will certainly be used for my Christmas Hampers so thank you very much to the lovely person who sent them to me. Expecting visitors any minute so haven't time to do any sleuth work to find out who my secret gift giver is. I am very spoilt and do appreciate your kind thoughts. :-* :-*
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Interesting guessing who sent SS pressies
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Judy I am pretty sure that was the address on my SS - I am thinking Goldfish?
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Nice JD.
Who do you think the others are from Amy?
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Well cookie unless you have been to tassie recently its not you unless you posted it to someone in tassie (and there are not many of you down there :))) ) for them to send it on lol but i dont think so,. Anyway being very good and waiting until the 23rd!
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Lovely cards jd.. What à Nice gift from someone from Surrey hills.. (I used to live there in ridge St. )
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Nice cards Judy
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Cookie could have given it to me and I could have left it there for a family member to post when I was in tassie a few weeks ago Frozzie, or it could have been me. 😄😄😄
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Lovely cards Judy.
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I could have posted it too, Kim... did I or didn't I... ??? Maybe it is from me or maybe not... :-X
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Cards are so cool Judy - someone is very artistic. (and very kind.) :D
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Haha you guys are cruel .. I have à phone number so Will find out eventually :)
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Ring it Frozzie :)
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Nô i dont want to ruin the surprise.., love surprises :) Will after though :D
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Half the fun is the fooling round first.
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Well things have settled down here after a full day so I can now come back to where I left off this morning. I did finally work out who it's from and would say who but for the fact that Yvette posted the following comment. For now my lips are sealed but thank you to you know who you are :-* :-*.
Judy I am pretty sure that was the address on my SS - I am thinking Goldfish?
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Haha you guys are cruel .. I have à phone number so Will find out eventually :)
I am waiting for your call....or am I?
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Lol.. Maybe.. Maybe not?
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Amy, I've just looked at the photo of your pressie, and I can't tell what it is. Are you Wonder Woman with X-ray vision??
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LOL ;D
No ES, but I did shake it. And poke it. And figure out who it was from. And these things helped me deduce what is inside the present ;)
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I've been very good with mine. It's on top f my dresser, and I keep looking at it( but not touching) every time I go past. Once the Christ mas tree is up, I will putti there :D
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Oh wow, you are good :D I'm terrible with presents! :-))
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Half the fun is the fooling round first.
Cookie you do leave yourself wide open but no, I won't go there ;D
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I'll reply to naughty chookie replying in the photo thread by saying IT DOES NOT MATTER A JOT how the SS is wrapped . We are not having a competition.
Please oh please will the next photo be wrapped in recycled something or other. Crafty people are wonderful and inventive and their gifts are a delight but some of us, LIKE ME , have no imagination, are not inventive, have no skills and are boring.
Also I would rather put the money into the gift then the card and wrapping.
SS send me my coal wrapped in toilet paper. Not recycled!
NO PRESSURE!
Gert
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Oh golly I have done it again. You ladies are very naughty. ;) ;) ;)
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Don't worry cookie, you're not the only one who put your foot in it today :-))
Judy, you haven't been sucked in to posting comments on the photos thread again have you? ;D
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Thanks for pointing out that Chookie then me posted on the Pictures Only thread Gretchen. I get sucked in so easily ;D
Yes Amy, already deleted. :-))
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;D ;D ;D
I want to open my presents :-))
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Please oh please will the next photo be wrapped in recycled something or other. Crafty people are wonderful and inventive and their gifts are a delight but some of us, LIKE ME , have no imagination, are not inventive, have no skills and are boring.
That does not sound like you- I don't think that anyone cod possibly say that you have no skills and are boring!!!!!!!!!
SS send me my coal wrapped in toilet paper. Not recycled!
I'm glad you added that last bit as my mind boggled
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Thanks for pointing out that Chookie then me posted on the Pictures Only thread Gretchen. I get sucked in so easily ;D
Yes Amy, already deleted. :-))
I almost did it myself.
Gert
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I noticed b it must admit I was too chicken to remove them. :)
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Oops- I haven't got the hang of quoting yet. My comments are included in the quote >:(
Sorry!
I fixed it for you ES - JD
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Don't be chicken Cookie, just do it - we will understand.
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OOPS, I did open mine because I wanted to take a pic and share on FB, which I did as soon as it arrived….Thanks to my SS from Tassie, not much hiding that secret when you have to put it on the package. But then, it had a Tassie theme as well….
I have got a beautiful handmade lace trimmed linen handkerchief. AMAZING.
A beautiful Tasmanian blackwood turned pen.
Some gorgeous Tassie truffle salt and a darling note.
Thanks Santa…I love it all and I really love getting early pressies…so just enjoying it at present. (get it??)
hahaha
mwah!
T
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OOPS, I did open mine because I wanted to take a pic and share on FB, which I did as soon as it arrived….Thanks to my SS from Tassie, not much hiding that secret when you have to put it on the package. But then, it had a Tassie theme as well….
I have got a beautiful handmade lace trimmed linen handkerchief. AMAZING.
A beautiful Tasmanian blackwood turned pen.
Some gorgeous Tassie truffle salt and a darling note.
Thanks Santa…I love it all and I really love getting early pressies…so just enjoying it at present. (get it??)
hahaha
mwah!
T
Well there are a few members in Tassie, so could be one of several. ;)
Sounds like a lovely present you received Tenina :)
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;D ;D ;D
I want to open my presents :-))
Well - There is one you can open with my permission ;)
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;D ;D ;D
I want to open my presents :-))
Well - There is one you can open with my permission ;)
Really? :D I could get mum to hide it from me if you want me to wait ;)
OOPS, I did open mine because I wanted to take a pic and share on FB, which I did as soon as it arrived….Thanks to my SS from Tassie, not much hiding that secret when you have to put it on the package. But then, it had a Tassie theme as well….
I have got a beautiful handmade lace trimmed linen handkerchief. AMAZING.
A beautiful Tasmanian blackwood turned pen.
Some gorgeous Tassie truffle salt and a darling note.
Thanks Santa…I love it all and I really love getting early pressies…so just enjoying it at present. (get it??)
hahaha
mwah!
T
How exciting Tenina, it sounds lovely! ;D
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I'm thinking of posting off my pressie soon...or I might hang on to it a bit longer :-))
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No Amy the one I sent wasn't for secret Santa, so you may open it if you want. You do know which one that is don't you !
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Open it Amy ;D
It looks like you are going to get a few presents and they can't all be from secret santa.
We are all waiting to see some pictures of presents! You know you want to...
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I agree Katie. I've opened my 2 non-SS presents with the encouragement of the girls on here. We all love seeing photos and there is going to be a bit of a meltdown on the 23rd when everyone comes on to see what we all received.
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Go on Amy open it please.
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I'll open it as soon as I'm back home, YAY ;D
No Amy the one I sent wasn't for secret Santa, so you may open it if you want. You do know which one that is don't you !
Yes I do, thank you so much chrissa :-* :-*
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My pleasure Amy ;D
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Lets see it, Amy!! (Please) :)
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;D ;D ;D
Just posting photos in the photos thread! :D
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I'll reply to naughty chookie replying in the photo thread by saying IT DOES NOT MATTER A JOT how the SS is wrapped . We are not having a competition.
Please oh please will the next photo be wrapped in recycled something or other. Crafty people are wonderful and inventive and their gifts are a delight but some of us, LIKE ME , have no imagination, are not inventive, have no skills and are boring.
Also I would rather put the money into the gift then the card and wrapping.
SS send me my coal wrapped in toilet paper. Not recycled!
NO PRESSURE!
Gert
Totally Agree with the wrapping as much as i love wrapping gifts to make them all pretty in the end its what inside that counts lol.. Paper etc just ends up in the bin :). On a,other note about wrapping i love watching the kids rip the paper to shreds to see what they got for chrissy or bdays lol!
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Well I am one lucky lady... Have posted pic on pressie thread......
Thank you whoever you are ;D
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Yay Amy and DJ........ :D :D :D
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Thank you astarra :-*
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BTW, I'm not psycic - you posted on here once that you would love some shaped muffin pan things, so it was not hard to think what to get you! :D Hope you enjoy them. :)
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......did I? Okay, you're not psychic. I'm just very forgetful! :D :D :D
I will definitely enjoy them :-*
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Lovely gifts Amy. It's nice you are being spoilt.
What a lovely surprise DJ. What do you think it is and whom do you suspect sent it?
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......did I? Okay, you're not psychic. I'm just very forgetful! :D :D :D
I will definitely enjoy them :-*
Can't wait to see pics of the muffins you create in them. :D
It was a fair while ago, I think (if I remember rightly) it was in the collections thread you mentioned wanting some!!! Would be hard to remember every post out of over 6000 I reckon! ;) :D
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I'll make some today astarra. I'm going to look for a recipe in the baking book you sent me! :D :D
LOL I don't even know how I've got that many posts. I really don't talk that much :-))
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Keep posting...I love reading them! :D
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Sure will :D But only if you do too ;D
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It's a deal! :D
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Lovely presents Amy.
Can't wait to see what's in your parclel DJ :D
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Back from my holiday and unpacked, just want to report that my Secret Santa's parcel has arrived and delivered safely by my neighbor , I will try my hand at a picture later, to my SS recipient it is still coming be there soon...
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The unpacking is horrid AB. Glad you have done it.
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Yes Cookie I agree, worst of all is when there is only yourself to do it all , I was lucky my DD came and helped me turn the caravan around and get it back undercover .
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You can obviously reverse it. I can't and don't know if I could learn. I guess I would if I had to.
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Cookie you could do it, it's easier to back a van than it is a little 6x4 trailer. Drove up McQuarry Pass that was a bit hairy, Sydney people will know it. I was grateful I didn't meet any trucks coming down it is a really narrow road .
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I take my hat off to women who can do these things AB, most men say they can't but I've known women who have made them eat therir words ;)
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Cookie you could do it, it's easier to back a van than it is a little 6x4 trailer. Drove up McQuarry Pass that was a bit hairy, Sydney people will know it. I was grateful I didn't meet any trucks coming down it is a really narrow road .
My DH always said its easier to reverse a big trailer than a little one. I have never tried, I have backed small trailers plenty of times though and often have to go forward and back a few times to get it to go where I want it to go lol :D
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Judy I have now ruled out GF I think Snappy is the SS
Welcome back AB
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You're not trying to figure out your SS are you Yvette? :-))
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Of course not Amy ;) ;)
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Good ;) ;) ;D
I still have the little yellow box that I haven't opened yet.... but I've been shaking it ;D It rattles a bit. And I noticed it has a a smell, but I can't quite figure out what it is :-))
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Asafoetida comes in yellow box and smells.
Gert
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It is explosive? Or poisonous?
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Neither but it does smell and is very yellow. LOL!
Gert
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Okay, I just googled it. I know what we're talking about now ;D
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I just had to google it too!
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Google has an answer for everything ;D
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Now i know what it is, thanks Mr Google.
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Thanks Mr Google
well I received a parcel today.....
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i have my SS gift today also ;D ;D ;D ... i am not going to even open the packaging ( 8) yet )...cause i will enjoyment out of the self torcher of sniffing feeling and guessing ...... Thank you S.Santa
and i will be posting mine to (not telling) on my RDO this week =)..... i like it so much decided to a take two and make one for myself =). i just hope my ss receiver likes it too xoxoxo
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Look forwrd to seeing photos, Obbie and PAP. :)
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Thats great to hear you two ;D Looking forward to pics!
I just posted another photo in the photos thread..... :D
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Ooooooooo Amy...another one! :) Just a thought tho - do you mind anyone seeing your address on that package? :D
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Hm... Good point astarra... Will try and do some cool photoshop stuff ;D
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Tricky one Amy!!! ;D
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All fixed! :D
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:D :D :D
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Nice looking present Robyn - have you worked out who it is from yet? ;)
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Looks lovely Robyn ;D
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Looks nice Robyn.
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Yes thankyou SS, I worked it out real fast.....
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Amy, you are very welcome. :-*
Marie
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Well we received 2 parcels today.................................I almost got excited but both were for DD. But then it isn't even December yet.
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I'm sure it will be your turn soon cookie ;)
Amy, you are very welcome. :-*
Marie
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Am I allowed to shake it? ;D
Yes thankyou SS, I worked it out real fast.....
Really Robyn? Thats no fun... :-))
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Yes Amy you can shake it, not too hard though ;D :D ;)
Marie
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Ooooooohhhhhh.... It rattles! :D :D
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More lovely looking presents on the photos thread!
Glad you are getting spoilt, Amy! :)
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Pretty easy when SS puts there name and address on it...
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Yes that would probably give the secret away :D
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Oh gosh, did I do that? ;) ;) ;)
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Did you open it Amy? You can if you want :D :D
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Can I really Katie?! I'm going to open it right now :D :D :D
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Going looking for the photo now.... :D
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Nice present Amy,
Robyn have you given your present a shake, what's in the bubble wrap?
Still waiting for my SS parcel :(
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Yes I shook it, doesn't make a noise.
Bubble wrap a little SS for my kids... :D :D
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Glad you like it Amy.
Seems a few of us had the same idea, to send you things you can use for your baking.
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They all look great. I'll need to re wrap mine as it was delivered in the brown cardboard packaging.
Almost ready to post mine.
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Yay Wonder, maybe my SS parcel will be on the way then ;D Amy, you did give my name to someone didn't you ??? :D :D :-* :-*
Lovely gift from Katie Amy, something different but we all know how much you love spending time in the kitchen so you are easy to buy for.
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Lovely present Amy you spoilt brat :D :D
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Do you think I am being a meany Amy, asking you to wait to open the package I sent until 23rd?
Marie ;D
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If she is allowed to open all of them early she won't have any to open on the 23rd, Marie! :D
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I know Astarra, that is why I put it on the package :D :D ;D ;D
Marie
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You ladies have no idea how much I really appreciate all these baking gifts. Thank you so much :-* :-* :-*
Katie, are the tiny little papers for mini cupcakes? I've never used such small papers before :D
Amy, you did give my name to someone didn't you ??? :D :D :-* :-*
Of course I did Judy :D :D :-* :-* And I know she will get you something wonderful ;) ;)
Lovely present Amy you spoilt brat :D :D
Spoilt, yes. Brat, no ;D ;D
Do you think I am being a meany Amy, asking you to wait to open the package I sent until 23rd?
Marie ;D
Not at all Marie. I need to experience the suspense and temptation with the rest of you! :D
I still have that yellow box with the ribbon tied around it. I have no idea who sent that one ???
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You ladies have no idea how much I really appreciate all these baking gifts. Thank you so much :-* :-* :-*
Katie, are the tiny little papers for mini cupcakes? I've never used such small papers before :D
Yes they are sold for mini cupcakes, but you'd only want to make a cupcake that tiny if you were having a minature tea party!
Could you even bake a cake that tiny ???
I'd use them for something like chocolate truffles, rum balls or mini chocolates.
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I make mini cupcakes for the girls, they can have more than 1 if they wish, but makes so much less mess as they are just a bite or two! :D
Very cool present, Amy! :D
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I make them a lot we call them baby cakes, DH complains that he needs to eat at least 4 to feel like he has had a cake, I pop 2 in the boys lunch boxes and no complaints yet
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These are even mini-er than mini :o They're probably the size of my thumb nail!
You ladies have no idea how much I really appreciate all these baking gifts. Thank you so much :-* :-* :-*
Katie, are the tiny little papers for mini cupcakes? I've never used such small papers before :D
Yes they are sold for mini cupcakes, but you'd only want to make a cupcake that tiny if you were having a minature tea party!
Could you even bake a cake that tiny ???
I'd use them for something like chocolate truffles, rum balls or mini chocolates.
A cake that small would probably only take a couple of minutes to cook... and with things that small, you want them to be rich and full of flavour. So I might use them for some dark chocolate truffles or something like you suggested ;)
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They definitely are mini-er than mini Amy ;D
I don't think I'd try and bake a cake in them.
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I use my mini ones for truffles Amy or baking mini cupcakes for the boys. I sometimes make a batch if big ones and reserve a little to make some mini ones.
Have you actually got a SS gift yet?
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I think so Kimmy... but then I'm not sure. The yellow box was from "santa's secret elf" so I guess that could be my SS? Or is the SSE? ???
They definitely are mini-er than mini Amy ;D
I don't think I'd try and bake a cake in them.
Truffles it is then ;D
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Oh I am not sure Amy. I guess if a SS one arrives you can open the SSE one ??
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I guess so? :)
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Yay Wonder, maybe my SS parcel will be on the way then ;D Amy, you did give my name to someone didn't you ??? :D :D :-* :-*
Lovely gift from Katie Amy, something different but we all know how much you love spending time in the kitchen so you are easy to buy for.
What date do we get to officially cry? Dec 22nd? I'm sure lots are still coming as it isn't even December yet. We are just getting excited about all the other gifts.
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I hope no SS presents get lost in the post, that would be so dissapointing. :(
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Good that you are being made to wait Amy, imagine the pile you could have opened on the 23rd if you kept them all!!
Judy, it may be you but then again it may not be. I think it was an Adelaide address or then it could have been Perth - you 'll never know.
I think I might wait a little longer with my posting, I'm not sure I can trust my recipient :-\
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Hmmmmmmmmm I wonder who Wonder is sending to... ???
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I think the last members to receive their SS pressies last will be able to narrow it down. A lot have said whether they have posted or not. Wonder is waiting to post hers, so if you haven't recieved yours yet, it could be Wonder. Or maybe Wonder has posted and is tricking us all. :)
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I may or may not have sent mine yet, although it won't be to hard for my recipient to work out who sent it to them :)
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I make mini cup cakes that small, and truffles, rum balls, apricot balls.
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I think everyone is being too tricky for their own good, we're going to be so confused by the end of this! :D :D
Good that you are being made to wait Amy, imagine the pile you could have opened on the 23rd if you kept them all!!
I could never leave that many presents unopened for that long Wonder! ;D
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Dede, i agree that It's all very tricky. It's harder to hide santa's identity now that Aust Post wants a signature on the Dangerous Goods and Aviation Security Statement. Maybe I won't send mine yet, or maybe I sent it weeks ago......
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Well can I be forward and have a guess now at whom mine is from?
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Go on kimmy;D
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Forgot to add I'm still patiently waiting for mine ;D
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Forgot to add I'm still patiently waiting for mine ;D
+ 1!! :)
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Well can I be forward and have a guess now at whom mine is from?
Yes why not. Adds more fun to it all.
No present here either as yet. But still got heaps of time before Christmas :)
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Well can I be forward and have a guess now at whom mine is from?
So who do you think its from Kimmy? ;D
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Are you going to tell her if she is correct or not? ;)
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Well....I think it is Jeninwa.
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Are you going to tell her if she is correct or not? ;)
Should I? ;)
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I don't know, depends if her SS wants her to know just yet or not!
Why do you think Jeninwa, Kimmy?
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Are you assuming Kimmy is right Astarra? ;D
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Lol. Oh the fun of guessing and wondering :)
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I have no idea. :D
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Should I or shouldn't I..... :-)) ;D
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It came from a suburb in wa and she posted that she posted about a week b4 it arrived. Stab in the dark really!
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Lets see what Jen has to say.
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And the plot thickens. :)
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There has been sneaky talk of members sending presents to other members to send to the recipient. So it could all be trickery Kimmy ;D
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Could be Amy could be not :)
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Really Amy, who would do such a thing lol ;D
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Tee hee hee!!! ;D :-X
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LOL :D :D :D
If she's wrong, she still has another 48 people to guess from :-)) ;D
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Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
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Well....I think it is Jeninwa.
Sorry kimmyh wasn't me. 😄😄😄
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Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
It was me Frozzie, NO it wasn't. Or maybe it was ;D
I'm in Tassie ;D
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LOL Kimmy - now who!? :D
Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
It was me Frozzie, NO it wasn't. Or maybe it was ;D
I'm in Tassie ;D
Me too - had it been sent twice?? :-)) Maybe from me, now was it or not???
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Yeah, who's your next guess Kimmy? ;D
Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
If you hear the present chirp, you know it was Mandi :D
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It was me Frozzie 😊😊😊
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Lol. Everyone is going to be so confused ;D
I'm not even going to try and guess when mine arrives. I'm going to be a good girl and not open it until the 23rd. I won't even shake it (maybe just a little )
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Yeah, who's your next guess Kimmy? ;D
Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
If you hear the present chirp, you know it was Mandi :D
Or bark!! ;)
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Yeah, who's your next guess Kimmy? ;D
Thats probably what my ss did... All i have is a mobile no and a tas post mark lol! :((
If you hear the present chirp, you know it was Mandi :D
Lol. Or a woof (could be a puppy) ;D
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Great minds think alike Astarra :)
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Hope you put in enough food to keep it going til Dec 23rd Mandi! ;)
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:( oops. Ok maybe you won't hear a thing then :(
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I've stuck the spreadsheet in front of my desk so I have quick reference to who sent to whom ;D No more confusion for me! ;)
:( oops. Ok maybe you won't hearathing then :(
What a present :-))
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The thought was in the gift Amy, that's the main thing. Isn't it?
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If it starts to smell a bit off you'll know why!! ;) :P
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The thought was in the gift Amy, that's the main thing. Isn't it?
Absolutely Mandi.... sorry, I shouldn't pay disrespect to your choosen present :-))
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Your all just liars lol.. Cant trust any of you 😝😝😝😜😜😜
Im not tempting myself its put away but i would like to know who its from after the 23rd :)
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Just sayin..
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Your all just liars lol.. Cant trust any of you 😝😝😝😜😜😜
Im not tempting myself its put away but i would like to know who its from after the 23rd :)
:o :o the party is getting rough lol ;D
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Love you all really 😊😘😘
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Well most of you 😄😄😄😄
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Not me Kim? ;D
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Ummm how do i put this lol 😄😄😄😄😄
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Its okay, I understand lol ;D
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😘😘
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Dede, i agree that It's all very tricky. It's harder to hide santa's identity now that Aust Post wants a signature on the Dangerous Goods and Aviation Security Statement. Maybe I won't send mine yet, or maybe I sent it weeks ago......
If you state on the package what is inside like printed material as in a book you do not have to actually sign the statement. Also what is to stop you from signing in another name. The statement is actually worthless . People send dangerous and hazardous material all the time by air. Don't get me started.
If you choose not to sign the statement it will go buy road and no bugger obeys the rules of DG's by road which are significantly different from DG's by air.
Gert
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Bit hard to go by road from Tassie though. Unless my gift went to another Tasmanian that is ;)
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Oh the games..
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Oh the fun ;D
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BAck to square one only 48 more guesses. Got know idea now. :)
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BAck to square one only 48 more guesses. Got know idea now. :)
Lol :)
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Mwahahahaha ;D
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Amy your playing with fire flaunting your knowledge!!! Lol
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Amy your playing with fire flaunting your knowledge!!! Lol
Agree and she who plays with fire gets burnt!
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I'm not flaunting anything, I'm just enjoying all the guessing and mystery because I know things that you don't ;D
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Now now amy.. Be nice to your elders 😄😄😄😄
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True Amy. But we know some things you don't???
I am having fun with the mystery and intrigue too.
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Do you Kimmy...? I bet your laughing at me too then because I think I know whats going on :-))
Now now amy.. Be nice to your elders
I'm always nice Frozzie ;D :-*
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Hiding information is not nice amy 😁
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In case you forgot, this is a secret santa Froz.... its supposed to secret ;D
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Postie left a notice in the letter box to say there is a parcel . May be it is from SS.? We can't collect until Thursday as we have to go to Ballarat tomorrow. Blast.
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Oh with old age and all it slipped my mind 😜
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Laughing with you Amy, not at you ;)
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Postie left a notice in the letter box to say there is a parcel . May be it is from SS.? We can't collect until Thursday as we have to go to Ballarat tomorrow. Blast.
Bugger, now your going to have to wait Chookie. Hope it's your ss present :)
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It's very easy to scrawl a signature on the air thing.
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Frozzie, maybe it was me :D :D :D ;D ;D
Marie
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Amy doesn't know some stuff...like who her yellow box is from!! ;)
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Well I do know it wasn't you astarra ;D Or Chrissa, or Katiej, or Judy, or Michele, or Jeninwa. That narrows it down to 44, but I could narrow it down some more purely by guessing :-))
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Ah ha...but how do you know one of us hasn't been extra tricky and sent 2?? :D
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Because the handwriting doesn't match ;D
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And...? We have friends and family you know!! :-X
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:( ..... :D
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LOL! :D
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:D I definitely want to know after the 23rd ;)
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Until then... :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X
LOL :D
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:-)) :-)) :-)) :D
This will be a real test of my patience! ;D
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Well I do know it wasn't you astarra ;D Or Chrissa, or Katiej, or Judy, or Michele, or Jeninwa. That narrows it down to 44, but I could narrow it down some more purely by guessing :-))
How do you know it's not from me? :) :):)
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Amy are we going to find out who they are from from you.. I know who mine is from... :) ssshhhhh
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I'm not going to tell anything until after the 23rd, and thats only if people want me too :) Are you sure you know who its from Robyn? ;D
Well I do know it wasn't you astarra ;D Or Chrissa, or Katiej, or Judy, or Michele, or Jeninwa. That narrows it down to 44, but I could narrow it down some more purely by guessing :-))
How do you know it's not from me? :) :):)
Your handwriting in my birthday card ;) Unless, as astarra pointed out, you got someone else to write it for you :-)) ;D
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Look what I got in the post today(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/28/peva7u3u.jpg)
Thank you SS. In Victoria
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Ooooohh, Jenny, does it rattle? ;D
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One does 😄😄😄
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:D :D :D :D
Yay Jeninwa!! ;D
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Amy, I saw a name and a address, and I saw the address on here recently in a photo.
It was from someone from WA....
A;so they put their name there :)
Lucky you Jeninwa
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A secret santa who puts their name and address on the present isn't a very good secret santa :-))
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Amy, I saw a name and a address, and I saw the address on here recently in a photo.
It was from someone from WA....
A;so they put their name there :)
Lucky you Jeninwa
Sounds like someone is tricking you Robyn lol
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could be, but the name was on it twice.... :D
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Who's name???
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Well, it wasn't my name on yours because I haven't sent mine yet - but it's packed and ready to go sometime in the next week or two - I hope it doesn't smell too fishy when it arrives at its destination.
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It is extremely windy here today and all the bins have blown down with the wind. The wind is coming from the North. Not only did it blow all the bins down ( and is scaring the whatever out of me) it blew in a gift from the North Pole. Thank you SS, what a pity you had to declare what it was on the customs declaration. Even though I know what it is, the fun is always the looking closely and playing with the gift, or in this case using the gift.
A great big thank you xxxxxx
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/28/9aryzymu.jpg)
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Not liking this wind either cookie and I have to go back out in it to work later, lots of rain with it.
Nice looking parcel cookie, must be the day of presents to arrive in wa. Lol
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:D :D :D Cookie too, Yay! :D
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Just letting my SS know that the package has arrived safely. Sadly no rips or tears to peek through :D
Thank you so much SS :-* (and I think know who you are ;))
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Lovely presents for cookie and djinni :D Are you going to have a guess djinni? ;D
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No SS present yet... just a bucketload of leaves!
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Our recycling bin blew over when it was out on the curb! Luckily it all blew back into the house, so I wasn't chasing paper and beer cans down the road.
I've messaged Tenina with my details and am looking forward to getting my prize!! I've been winning a lot of stuff lately - a beautiful handbag (must find out when they're going to send that), 2 bottles of wine and now the Vanilla Paste.
I've packaged my SS up and will be posting Friday, but not from where I live...
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Very windy, we had bins all up and down the street toppled over, I got a little excited today thinking my SS gift had arrived but it was just my spices ::)
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Next doors bin blew open and stuff went everywhere. It was recycling day today as well and the driver of that truck picked it up. I was good and put away most of the bins at our end of the street after they were emptied. It saved them being blown onto the road.
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That's a nice neighbourly gesture Cookie, I hate seeing bins scattered everywhere.
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Apart from the rental Judy we have lovely neighbours. When we are away one mows our lawns and keeps an eye on the garden. It is the least I could do.
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Yippy, went out in the 35 o heat to the PO as there was a parcel waiting. When we got there , there were 2. One was from SS. DH and I sat in the car and studied it carefully. We both gently squeezed it. Looked at it for clues but only a mobile number, very cunning. I will take a photo to show that I haven't opened it. YET. Thankyou ever so much to the generous SS who posted me a gift.
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Ring the mobile Chookie ;D
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I have been detective Cookie1 and know who my SS is. Hee hee. It was very difficult for them to hide it. I am one very lucky forum member. 8) 8)
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Are you sure Cookie?
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/29/5e9a2a7a.jpg)
Unopened SS gift. No Michele, I will not ring. Very tempted though.
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I have just had another look at the SS parcel and discovered that it has been sitting at our PO for 10 days. I hope it isn't a cream cake. :-[
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LOL Chookie :D Thank goodness you have it now, I bet your SS was getting worried ;)
I have been detective Cookie1 and know who my SS is. Hee hee. It was very difficult for them to hide it. I am one very lucky forum member. 8) 8)
Cookie1 would be a good detective name ;D
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Yes I am pretty sure Michele.
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I would ring
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Oh glad you finally got it Chookie. ;)
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If the mobile number starts with "04......." it could be from me ;)
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Mine starts with 04 too, so maybe it's me. ;)
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Me too! Maybe it's from me ;)
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Must be from me then.
Gert
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Mine starts with 04 :)
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No it's from me lol
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do we have a forum member that lives in Hamburg ? :-))
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Yes.
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who ?
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is it tarasis
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do we have a forum member that lives in Hamburg ? :-))
Does his mobile start with 04????
My DH's mobile starts with 04. Now I am totally confused. ;D
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i found this # 0402 739001 on the net and it belongs to someone who lives in Hamburg
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I don't think those things are accurate Uni ;D
And unless I'm mistaken, everyone's mobile starts with 04 :-))
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It says Tweed, Nsw
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where does it say that Robyn?
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It says Tweed, Nsw
I'm sure people make suits out of tweed ;)
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;D
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Guess what..... my mobile starts with 04 too, so does DHs. ;)
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Cream Puff - no shape giveaways with your present!! Very nice. :D
Was just thinking, and don't know what anyone else thinks, but would it be fun for everyone to take a guess who their SS is before opening their gift (the day before or something?) ? Just a thought.
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reverse Australia
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I know who my SS is
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how do you "know"? did you see your SS drop it on your doorstop? :D :D :D :D :D
I searched my emails to see if it was one of the Margaret River retreaters who may have supplied their mobile number to me, and if its one of them they didn't give me their mobile at the time (but maybe I should check through all the paperwork just in case I got it later and wrote it down...) I Googled the mobile number and basically nothing came up as a contactable number for a business. I just have a funny feeling about who it might be.
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Seems like a lot of trouble to go to CP for something that is secret.
I'm so happy that I have a SS pressie and thankyou to whoever you are. You will remain a secret as I love a bit of mystery. :)
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I love the secrecy of it until the gift arrives. Then I want to know. Hence the detective Cookie had to get onto the bandwagon. Mine wasn't difficult as it could only be one of two people. 🎁🎁🎁🎁
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Mines 04 as well ;D
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Me too
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Me too
Who do you think it is CP?
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I got a parcel today too, but sadly it wasn't my SS present :(
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Do you want me to say? I don't even know if she is doing SS (too many posts to go back thru...) but I think it might be...(hang on, I'll be back)
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LOL ;D ;D ;D
Will I tell you if you're right or wrong? Probably not :-))
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Just burnt my biscuits :'(
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Literally or theoretically? :-\
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In real life
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So detective CP was too busy trying to find info on the forum to take notice of what was happening in e kitchen :D
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Hehehehehehehehe ;D
Sorry CP :'( Are the biscuits able to be salvaged?
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I've just made a list of 34 names of people who are participating. 2 names I have that I know are in it, but have not said anything on the threads (1 is my SS, and another that was given to me by mistake :D). The person I think it may be also hasn't posted anything here or the photo thread. I think I remember Amy saying the number as 47 at the time, so there are some Silent Santas playing this game. I actually don't know where the parcel came from, and even tho I was supposed to have signed for it when I picked it up the lady at the PO gave me a wry smile and said I didn't have to :D (they deliver a lot of Santas mail apparently). I will also go back a few pages tonight and see who posted off their present this week. After that I'll say who I think it is...and I'll probably get it wrong :D
Next batch didn't burn :D but these are a bit overdone
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CP, there are 50 people participating in the SS... and some are so secret that they PM'd me that they wanted to join in, so you don't even know that they're playing ;D
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Ok thinking slightly aloud, but keeping one thing back to myself:
Aussie Brenda was thinking of posting this week
Wonder was almost ready
Phattasaphairy was going to post on her RDO, but said she may wait longer "cos she can't trust the recipient"
This looks very similar to a Retreat weekend gift in the way it has been wrapped in white and silver and with bows IYKWIM
Yvette seems keen for me to guess
Whoever you are you must be having a bit of a chuckle ;D
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Even I'm having a chuckle CP ;D
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Me too!
This is so much fun!
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This is so much fun, I might have posted my parcel to my SS this week or was it last week, or did I leave it in tassie for my daughter to post,these and many more questions will be answered shortly. 😄😄😄
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Ha then I can add or delete you to my list of suspects. 3 names crossed off ATM, 47 sly Santas still lurking
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I thought I knew who my SS was, but I've changed my mind.......
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I have no idea because I haven't got mine yet:(
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This is really weird but even tho I have not recieved yet, I have a feeling who might be sending to me. ??? (Totally gut feeling, no reason!)
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I am chuckling too CP but also because I have no idea now who my SS is.
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I thought I knew who my SS was, but I've changed my mind.......
Why? What's changed?
This is really weird but even tho I have not recieved yet, I have a feeling who might be sending to me. ??? (Totally gut feeling, no reason!)
Put it out there so on the 23rd we'll get more surprises than we thought possible!I am chuckling too CP but also because I have no idea now who my SS is.
;D they are out there probably chuckling too
We haven't put up our tree yet, and I hate that job, so until its done my pressie will be sitting in front of my computer cos there is no way I'm going to put it in a dark cupboard all on its lonesome.
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Amy is right all aussie mobile numbers start with 04.. At first i thought it may have been a tassie prefix 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄... Then realised all aussie mobile numbers start in 04 and no state does ..so i jave a tas post mark and a mobilenumber.. I like the idea of secret santa but like to know who the giver is once ive opened it 😁 my list cant be that long being sent from tassie...
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Well CP I can say that my SS was wrapped and I have a pile of packages to go to the post office this week but I might have already posted the SS gift . What I can tell you is when it's opened my recipient will know who I am because I'm pretty sure I wrote my name on the card!!
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Lol wonder..something i would do..
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Oooo think i know who my ss is lol.. Did some detective work and know one tas member who is in the town post mark ... And received around the time they posted.. 😄😄😄
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I wonder how many santas will still be secret by the 23rd? :-)) ;D
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Who knows amy...
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I have no idea because I haven't got mine yet:(
Ditto :(
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Don't worry ladies, we still have 24 days until Christmas... ;)
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I wonder how many santas will still be secret by the 23rd? :-)) ;D
Well I've had a terrible week, everything that could go wrong did! And I desperately needed some cheering up .... So .... I opened my secret Santa present :o
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I wonder how many santas will still be secret by the 23rd? :-)) ;D
Well I've had a terrible week, everything that could go wrong did! And I desperately needed some cheering up .... So .... I opened my secret Santa present :o
:o, did it cheer you up?
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Really snappy!? So what was in it? ;D
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I wonder how many santas will still be secret by the 23rd? :-)) ;D
Well I've had a terrible week, everything that could go wrong did! And I desperately needed some cheering up .... So .... I opened my secret Santa present :o
:o, did it cheer you up?
Absolutely!! My SS has to be the most amazing and generous person - she or he knew my tastes perfectly!
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Hahaha snappy... Sometimes we need a pick me up... Hope your ok though.. Not laughing at your terrible week..
Had a sh***y week myself but went shopping instead when i probably shouldnt! Week ended alot better than it started though...
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I'm glad to hear it Snappy, hope next week brings lots of happiness for you :)
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Do u have any idea who your secret santa is snappy??
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It was a &%^$#&^ of a week!! I think all the planets were totally out of alignment - or banging into each other!! (or is it just this time of year??) In that instance, a little retail therapy never goes astray!! ;D
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Hmm tapatalk is having trouble loading images at the moment but I will try again later today.
I got a beautiful half apron and an amazing recipe book called Wild Sugar Desserts by ske Craig and Lyndel Miller. I am so glad I opened it because I desperately want to make these beautiful spun sugar balls to go on the Christmas dessert - they look just like Christmas Ornaments!
Secret Santa thank you so much!! I have already been parading around in my apron this morning and the book is just divine. I can't believe how generous you have been.
Once tapatalk starts working I will post some pics up!
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Haha I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who had a crappy week! :)
on Monday I sent DS to his swimming carnival - without a towel, goggles or some underwear to wear after! I really dropped the ball there!
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Ok here I am modeling the lovely apron - can you tell I'm excited, I didn't even remove the tag!
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And the amazing dessert book!
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And the spun sugar balls! Don't you think they look like beautiful Christmas ornaments?
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True gf.. I have had a sh***y 2012... Really is not a good year for us or any of our friends it seems... Retail therapy always makes you feel good.. If im annoyed with dh i go buy something too
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T If im annoyed with dh i go buy something too 😄😄😄😄😄
ALL his fault!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lovely apron snappy! And that book looks like it has some amazing things in it. The sugar balls are beautiful :D
What a nice SS you had ;)
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Lovely snappy and love those spun sugar balls... You will have to post some pics!!
Gf ... Ditto 😁😁
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Just wanted to say Thank You to my secret Santa. The present was just so lovely and it really made my day. I'm sorry I couldn't wait until the 23rd to open it but it has given me such happiness today!
I feel very Betty Draper from Mad Men when I wear the apron! I just love it! And stay tuned for some thermomix conversions from the book! If DH and the boys go to bed early tonight .......
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Wow Snappy, great gift, did you make the spun sugar balls or is the photo from the book?. I can wait, I can wait. I AM going to wait until the 23rd. 8)
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Great SS pressie Snappy.
Glad you feel better today.
Here is to 2013..
I can't wait.
i can feel the changes now, all new beginnings....
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I love that apron. So retro. Amazing book. Yes a very generous gift indeed.
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Haha AB yes ive been telling myself that everyday.. Ithink i can i think i can 😄😄😄😄😄
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Snappy your SS gift has brought you double happiness and I think that is wonderful. It seemed the perfect time for you to open it. I love the apron too, your shoes are nice too. :D :D
The book looks fun. I'll look forward to some conversions.
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Snappy snapped!
We can't all wait until the 23rd December, how boring would that be ;D
Great to hear though that SS has brightenend your day. Looks like a lovely apron and book. Can't wait to see your sugar spun balls!!
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Great present Snappy glad you are enjoying it :)
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Great gift snappy. Love the apron.
I think I can still wait too!
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Perfect timing to open a gift Snappy. Such a lovely pressie too. You'll be ready to face another week now. :D
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Lovely gifts snappy well done to that SS!
Cheered us all up methinks especially with the pics.
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Yay for Snappy having the guts to open her present before the 23rd. If it made you feel good when you needed it, I say good on you Snappy. Sometimes we all need a lift, it's a good thing I didn't because I think my SS gift has gone astray ;)
Forgot to say, great present Snappy's SS.
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Sometimes we all need a lift, it's a good thing I didn't because I think my SS gift has gone astray ;)
I promise it hasn't Judy... I've been in contact with your SS ;)
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Oh the power lol!!
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Absolutely Kim ;D
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Thanks for keeping track of it Amy, I really have been a good girl this year ;D ;D
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Enjoy it while u can miss amy 😁
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I sure will Frozzie ;D
Thanks for keeping track of it Amy, I really have been a good girl this year ;D ;D
No worries Judy, I wouldn't let you be forgotten! ;D And your SS knows how good you've been ;)
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I, on the other hand, have not been good. Sometimes I have been positively evil. :o :-))
Gert
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Gert - that's when some of us are at our best!! . . . to the point where it makes us good - almost better than all the rest . .. . . . ;D ;D ;D
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LOL!
Gert
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I, on the other hand, have not been good. Sometimes I have been positively evil. :o :-))
Gert
I have taken that into account Gert ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D
Marie
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Yes Gert, we need some evil here, as so many have been trying to be good....... :) :) :)
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There had to be one bad apple in the barrel Gert ;D
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I, on the other hand, have not been good. Sometimes I have been positively evil. :o :-))
Gert
Which is the best fun? We all know the answer to that. Watch out for that coal Gert :) :)
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I m expecting the coal,truck to back up my driveway any day.
Gert
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The coal truck LOL, Reminds me of the year my daughter, after threatening her son (before we knew he had aspbergers, knew he was different!!! Difficult!!!) with potatoes in his Santa sack for being naughty put in a half dozen, well on finding them, (6 presents he is supposedly missed out on ) he was rapped wanted to go and make some hot chips with them LOL
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Lol AB. ... Talk about turning a bad situation into a good one.. Got to love that attitude!
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Love that story AB!
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That's very resourceful of him AB. Goes to show you can't outsmart some children. :)
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I told my son he is getting potatoes for xmas....
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We told my son one year that he would get coal for Xmas if he was naughty and he was so disappointed when he didn't get it. He was very into steam trains at that point. So the next year we gave him some and he was so excited! Wouldn't work now though :).
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LOL :D Great story Moo2!
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LOL...kids!! Can't beat 'em! :D
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Well today a lovely surprise arrived. My SS parcel. Thank you so much to someone in Collingwood. Will keep till 23rd.
Judy, has yours arrived yet???
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No Marie, have you posted it yet?
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Maybe I have and maybe I haven't :D :D
You do live in S.A don't you??
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How exciting Marie! Is it very heavy? Does it rattle? Any idea who your SS might be....? ;D
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I am hesitant to shake it, I reckon Aus Post has done enough of that. I haven't a clue who comes from Collingwood. Will have to do some detective work on that one Amy :D :D
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True about Australia Post :-))
I feel a bit mean knowing everyones SS and seeing some of you go to so much trouble to try and figure it out ;D
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It's because curiosity killed the cat Amy.
Marie a lot of good things come from Collingwood. Especially the football team ;D ;D ;D
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Do you live in Collingwood Kimmyh???
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It's because curiosity killed the cat Amy.
Marie a lot of good things come from Collingwood. Especially the football team ;D ;D ;D
I beg to dispute that :) :) :). Mick Malthouse used to ;) ;)
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Do you live in Collingwood Kimmyh???
No Marie I live in the heart of cat land :(
Lol cookie, I agree.
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I think I know who lives in Collingwood but anyone could have posted in that area without actually living there.
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True about Australia Post :-))
I feel a bit mean knowing everyones SS and seeing some of you go to so much trouble to try and figure it out ;D
And so u should 😄😄😄😄😄😄😝😝😝😝😝 lol
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So who including jd still doesnt have their ss presents..??
Cant believe you dont have yours yet jd??
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I don't have mine yet either. I've tried to be good this year, maybe I didn't try hard enough
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maybe you are right chris ,try harder next year ;D
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Coal is heavy. It take longer to get here.
Gert
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Coal is heavy. It take longer to get here.
Gert
But you are closer to the coal mines Gert. Shouldn't take that long. Maybe you been too naughty for coal ;D
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I think I know who lives in Collingwood but anyone could have posted in that area without actually living there.
Please,Please,Please Judy, can you tell me who lives in Collingwood?
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anything takes longer to get up here..
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I haven't got one yet either. :(
Still a few weeks til the 23rd tho. ;)
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Nothing for me either :(, I have been a really good girl this year (I think) ;D
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Don't panic everyone. If there are still lots of members without presents by the end of this week, I will send out reminders to those who haven't posted ;)
I think I know who lives in Collingwood but anyone could have posted in that area without actually living there.
Please,Please,Please Judy, can you tell me who lives in Collingwood?
Marie, I will tell you this.... there are 10 members from Victoria playing the SS. I'm not telling you who they are though ;D
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I live in Collingwood.
Gert
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Maybe in another life Gert :-)) ;D
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What happened to Caravonica, oh well Collingwood sounds fun, good shopping there
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Maybe in another life Gert :-)) ;D
Are you saying I don't live in Collingwood?
Gert
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Yep, thats what I'm saying Gertie. Unless there is a Collingwood in Queensland that I don't know about ;)
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Well somebody,should have told me. Uni lives in Collingwood though.
Gert
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Can guarantee Gert and Uni are side by side . . . . somewhere or other . . ! ;D
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LOL GF ;D
Well somebody,should have told me. Uni lives in Collingwood though.
Gert
No, unfortunately not Gert :-)) She is closer to Collingwood than you though ;)
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I haven't received mine yet either, delivery man comes practically every day, so I get excited then realise it's just my online shopping :-[
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It's here ! It's here !
See, I was a good girl this year ;D
I've shaken it, I've squeezed it and I have absolutely no idea what it could be.
Thank you to my secret Santa - who ever you may be
:)
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shake, rattle and roll, wonder what it is........ ;D ;D ;D
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Yay Chrissa. ;D
Glad you have got it! :)
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Lucky you Chrissa 8) 8)
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Glad yours has turned up Chrissa, it is exciting isn't it. ;D
Judy I am sure yours is on its way to you :-*
Gert, I have ordered the coal, but am totally confused by your address, Collingwood ??? ???
Anyway should have it sorted out by the time I can pay for it. ;D ;D
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It is amazing you can buy coal. I thought the Jpanese bought it all. Potatoes will do but hey,they come from quite nearby where obbie lives
Gert
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I could deliver potatoes to you Gert
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I am sure my SS will send some.
Gert
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pretty heavy Gert, with all the coal and potatoes, lucky I have utes
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If I know your SS at all Gert......... no that would give it away :-)) Forget I said anything ;D
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OK so I have been absent from the forum lately. But - fear not, the SS pressie has been sent. It should be winging it's way very shortly (well later this week) to the intended recipient.
Apologies to my SS - I am still working and will not be home until Dec 22 - I had been hoping for the 15th - but stuff happens :D.
Anyway, if it has arrived at the address I supplied it will be sitting on my bed waiting for me - thank you!
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Forget I said anything ;D
Don't you just love it when people say this to you . . !!! ;D ;D
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Gert, I have ordered the coal, but am totally confused by your address, Collingwood ??? ???
Anyway should have it sorted out by the time I can pay for it. ;D ;D
I have plenty of coal if you would like some Marie. :D Newcastle is coal country.
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I used to live in collingwood, maybe it was me Marie 😉
No SS here yet, but I'm not worried, even a lump of coal would be exciting!
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Mcmich I remember the saying "like taking coal to Newcastle" or something like that. ;D
Maybe it was you deedub ;D , and I am sure there is a parcel on its way to your door soon :D ;D
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Mcmich I remember the saying "like taking coal to Newcastle" or something like that. ;D
Maybe it was you deedub ;D , and I am sure there is a parcel on its way to your door soon :D ;D
That's the saying Marie. :D
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I am glad my ss isnt here, the temptation would kill me :o
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Wasn't CP over in Melbourne the other day? Perhaps she posted some mail in Collingwood.
Gert I can't send you a potato, the agricultural boys wouldn't let it fly over SA. so I have sent coal instead. :) :) :)
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Dont forget dh is over east too & can organise a parcel ;D
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Oh Thanks cookie. I could use some coal to make a fire. It was only 35 today!
Gert
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Wish it was a bit warmer here, it has been freezing.
I can see I will have to study this parcel a bit more :o :o Get my crystal ball out :D :D :D
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I haven't got anything yet :(
Also, I posted mine off quite sometime ago & haven't heard that my person has received anything yet. A little bit worried here.
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Rule me out, my suitcase alone weighed a tonne before I put anything in it. Had to end up taking stuff out so the airplane could lift off. Then again, that could just be a teensy fib.
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I haven't got anything yet :(
Also, I posted mine off quite sometime ago & haven't heard that my person has received anything yet. A little bit worried here.
I got mine a little while ago. Were you my secret Santa soblessed? ;)
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If anyone is in the same situation as SoBlessed, please PM me and then I can do some digging without giving anything away ;)
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it has come
l got home from work last night 7.45pm , to my two sons running towards me excitable telling me there's a present for me came in the mail today .
ds4 ''quick mum open it '' ''dad said we could not open it until you got home ''
ds13 '' we have been waiting hours for you to come home''
imaged there disappointment when l told them l cant open it until we go away
they did not understand why l could not open it
l have squeezed , smelt , and rattle it
it came from karrinyup wa and l think l know who it is from
thank you for it
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Lol nazar. Isn't it great how much fun and excited this idea has created, especially for our children. So exciting to get mystery gifts in the mail ;D
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Oh Kimmyh, now that I've said something I'm just not going to say anything else until 23rd Dec :-X
You'll just have to wait a little longer :)
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I think I have worked out who my secret Santa is, after a little more squishing of one of my presents. :)
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Well the big pile of postage has gone from my table, my ss present may have been included but then again maybe it wasn't.
I can't remember if I responded when I got my package, it was quite a while ago and came directly from an online store. I'll be wrapping and putting under the Christmas tree this weekend and will then post a photo.
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this is so much fun
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It is, isn't it Robyn ;D
I noticed yesterday that Judy, Yvette and Chrissa have received their cards from me. I just wanted to let everyone know that I wish I could send you all something really special to thank you for such a brilliant year on the forum and for being such wonderful friends, but I haven't got the time before Christmas to make anything too complicated! So I hope you will all accept my love and best wishes in the form of a simple handmade card :-*
Thank you all for joining in this Secret Santa game and making it so much fun :D
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Amy the card is enough thank you, a lot of thought and effort went into making them just gorgeous and very thoughtful :-* :-*
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I received a lovely card in the post from Amy today, thank you so much it was a lovely surprise.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've just received my secret Santa present in the mail today!! Yee ha! Woo hoo!
Can you tell I'm a bit excited!?! ;) ;D ;D
Rest assured I will not open it until the agreed date and I will try to post a photo asap. ;D ;D
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Very exciting kt2 ;D
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Yay kt2
Oh I'm still waiting very patiently, I'm sure my ss knows I would probably open it before the designated day ::)
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Yay kt2
Oh I'm still waiting very patiently, I'm sure my ss knows I would probably open it before the designated day ::)
I'm sure it will arrive real soon.
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Thanks Jen, I know it will the anticipation is a killer;D
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Very exciting lots of SS presents arriving :)
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Yay kt2 and dede... I get excited seeing that others are recieving their SS gifts...what will I be like when I get mine...??! :D
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lots from santa this year
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I am so lucky, today I revived 2 Christmas cards, one from Amy and one from CP, thank you so much guys. They did put a smile on my face.
And CP those little book marks will come in handy with all the books I have to read :D
Again Thank you Amy and CP :)
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Open it Gert.
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I replied on wrong thread "naughtie" had to delete it.
I would open it Gert ;D may be perishable, at least the coal I am sending will be okay to keep ;)
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open it Gert :) :)
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Here it is and I am supposed to open it NOW!
I am excited but worried if I should.
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Also I think SS knows me well because it is wrapped in recycled paper and I will carefully un wrap it to use again very soon.
If it is not however, recycled,it has had a rough trip! LOL!
Gert
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we are waiting Gert :)
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and waiting ;D
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Waiting waiting :)
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Not sure I should be doing this.
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Gert
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Come on you can do it.
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LOL! I did it and now I know why. Love it love it.
Gert
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Are you going to tell us what it is?
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It arrived thankyou so much to my SS, the card is lovely and the present oh I don't think I'll honestly make it to the 23rd again a very big thankyou xxx
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I told you it would arrive soon suzanne Lol
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Gert, the suspense is killing me, will have to go get a cup of coffee ;D :D
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In a minute when I have given DH lunch. I am soooooo excited. My SS is very clever.
And there are clues.
Gert
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Why did it have to be opened immediately? I can't stand the curiosity.......Gert, where are you?
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Suzanne glad your SS parcel has arrived. It is exciting isn't it ;D
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Gert, for heavens sake come back, we need to know what the heck you have been sent ;D
Where the ....... are the clues ???
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Gert what is it.
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Here it is.
Herbies Chilli Hit the purse size. Not one but TWO. That will keep me going for a while.
Next best thing is FRESH Kaffir Lime leaves. What a treat. I guess SS could not send the tree!
And last but by no means least the reason I had to open it now was because it is Lindt Dark Chocolate with Chilli! And even before I could open it I would have to refrigerate it so glad I opened it or it would have been melted .
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So my SS had a Kafir lime tree. That is a clue. Possibly my SS has short grey hair as one was caught up in the tape. My SS likes to recycle. Yeah! My SS shops at superkitchenmachine.com and Herbies.. My SS uses high class paper towels.
Look at these beautiful leaves. OMG they are sooooo fresh. The smell is heavenly. I feel a chicken LARB coming on.
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Thank you so much my SS. I am delighted.
Gert
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That is great Gert, thankyou for letting us know, I am sure they will be put in some great cooking. ;D
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Lucky you Gert
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Great presents Gert and Suzanne!! :D :D :D
Mandi, you are being very good ;D
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Lucky you Gert :)
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hopefully i'm not in trouble by opening mine but my SS did say I could and I wouldn't want the forum to crash on the 23rd with everybody posting photos at the same time
lovely gifts gert (I don't feel so guilty knowing someone else opened theirs)
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No, you're not in trouble suzanne ;D I'm sure you will make good use of your gifts in the lead up to Christmas ;)
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Happy happy dance I did not get potatoes.
Gert
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So who do you think it was Gert? ;D
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That is a secret isn't it.
I am happy knowing that my SS knows me so well and cares enough to send me the perfect present. Good feeling
I have now received 3 presents and am feeing blessed as it is three more than I receive last year!
Ge
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Great gifts all of you, but you are very naughtly opening them early!
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Great gift Gretchen, your SS knows you well. Try Tenina's pannacotta with some of the kaffir lime leaves, it's delicious.
Just found suzannes gift on the other thread, nice one too - love the hand towel colour.
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Great gifts all of you, but you are very naughtly opening them early!
BWAAAAAAA! See I told you so. I was naughty. Maybe the chocolate would not have melted but it was pretty soft.
Gert
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Gert what a fantastic SS gift.
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Well there ain't much you can do about it now Gert, so I'd just enjoy the present if I were you ;)
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I may be redeemed if I don't eat the chocolate until the 23 ed.
The chilli bottle is in my handbag already. it is a really really good thing.
Gert
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What's the chilli bottle doing in your handbag Gretchen, are you going to sprinkle it on a restaurant/pub meal ???
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Yay for Gert and Suzanne. ;D
Anyone not recieved yet or just me? :) All good tho, I'm sure it will turn up sometime. :D
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Oh astarra I'm feeling your pain;D hopefully it arrives really soon, will you wait to open it?
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I think so...well was planning on waiting til the agreed date but it might only arrive then which means I'll have to open straight away!!! :D
Do you know who sent yours?
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I think so a little more detective work needed, lots of fun
my recipient hasn't been on much lately but I know she got it, not sure if she opened it yet though
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Don't give too much away suzanne.... ;D
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undercover work not my strong point obviously::)
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Unless you're double bluffing ;)
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Oh Gert, just seen you have opened your present :D Chicken Larb yum, I was wondering what to have for my dinner. I'm going to wait I love the suspense of it sitting near me in the lounge WAITING.
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So my SS had a Kafir lime tree. That is a clue. Possibly my SS has short grey hair as one was caught up in the tape. My SS likes to recycle. Yeah! My SS shops at superkitchenmachine.com and Herbies.. My SS uses high class paper towels.
Gert
Obviously someone from Qld, I'd say Gert . . . .kinds of things you don't send over state lines and over long distances - particularly in summer . ;D ;D Don't you have a friend who just joined the forum?? :D
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But but I was told to open it. It is 35 degrees here today And the chocolate would have melted!
Gert
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What's the chilli bottle doing in your handbag Gretchen, are you going to sprinkle it on a restaurant/pub meal ???
Oh yes indeed Judy.
Gert
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do you know who is was from Gert :)
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Do I need to know? I like to think you all know me so well.
Gert
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I love the mystery and am not seeking out my SS. :)
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Lovely and thoughtful presents you both received and glad you both opened them, you get to enjoy them longer than the rest of us. Lol
Good luck not eating the chocolate Gert. I wouldn't have the willpower not to eat chocolate.
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Lovely pressie Gert..lime leaves look so fresh
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Secret Santa gift giving was such a brilliant idea :)
Well done Amy, one persons idea has made a lot of people very happy :)
Thank you Thank you Thank you Amy ;D
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It has reminded me that I have some frozen kaffir lime leaves in the freezer. ;D I have never used them before
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I picked some last week for a recipe, thai fish bites...
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Lovely pressie Gert..lime leaves look so fresh
Still warm from the tree Robyn.
Gert
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I have a Kaffir Lime tree too ;D
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A borer ate through the trunk of mine ???
Gert's SS was spot on with the pressie - such an appropriAte gift.
This is so much fun :)
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I may be redeemed if I don't eat the chocolate until the 23 ed.
The chilli bottle is in my handbag already. it is a really really good thing.
Gert
If you don't eat it before then, I will fly up there and do it for you!
Lovely gifts Suzanne and Gert. Glad you opened them, was getting boring without some opening.
I feel so lucky that i received a lovely handmade card from Amy today. Totally not necessary but sooo much appreciated. Thank you Such a kind gift, i can't stop smiling :) :) :)
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It was my pleasure Kimmy :D
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Hally has a ksffir lime snd so does julie o 😁
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How big do the kaffir lime trees grow? Might need to get one in a pot.
I also recieved a beautiful handmade card from Amy and it gave me a real buzz to get it - thanks again Amy.
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Sniff, no-one seems to have received my present, and conversely, so far I´ve also received nothing. :'(
Well, it's not Christmas YET, right???
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It will come.
we have a kaffir lime tree too.
so does AussieBrenda.
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Don't worry milnead, I haven't recieved either! :D
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I am sure everyone's will arrive soon :)
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Don't worry milnead, I'm sure its on its way ;) I'm not sure how long parcels take to and from Belgium ???
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Well I just posted a lie...sorry :-[ (Tho I didn't mean to) :)
I went to my front door and...my SS parcel was sitting there! Thank you SS... :-* :-* :-* ... And...I have no idea who it is from at all!! :D
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Yay Astarra :)
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Hooray!! :D :D :D
Have you shaken it astarra? Does it rattle? ;D
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Nope, I carefully laid it out on the dining table and took a pic, which I have just posted on the photos thread! I am going to be really good and not open til the 23rd. :D
Thanx again SS, You have made my day!! :-*
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shake it, rattle, roll, squeeze it, any ideas.. :)
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Jd do you have yours yet?
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How exciting Astarra!!! ;D ;D
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No Kim, nothing arrived here yet.
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I am sure it can't be too far away now Judy ;D
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I can start pushing if you like Judy ;D
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All the secret santas will send in time. :D
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Mines arrived, excitement plus
I MUST NOT OPEN ;DI MUST NOT OPEN ;DI MUST NOT OPEN ;DI MUST NOT OPEN ;DI MUST NOT OPEN ;DI MUST NOT OPEN ;D
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It is exciting isn't it H?! :D
DH just looked at my gift sitting on my dresser and said "when are you going to open it?" I told him "on the 23rd." He said "Oh." Don't know what he was thinking!! :-))
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Be interested to see what dh says, he better not open it.
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Yay Hally! Looks like a lovely present.
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Yes, it looks nice, be careful where you put it Hally as you may forget where you put it ;D
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Or get your DH to hide it for you H... ;)
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Hally, you can actually open that one if you like.... its not your SS ;)
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I got another parcel yesterday from Australia.
Thank you SS.
I will post pic but have to clear phone of pics and working a lot of hours this week (hooray) so may not be today.
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Has everyone received their SS gifts yet? Must be close to been all done now :)
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I hope so Mandi... some participants haven't been online for a while though, I hope nobody has forgotten!
Maybe I should do some PMing.... :-))
I got another parcel yesterday from Australia.
Thank you SS.
I will post pic but have to clear phone of pics and working a lot of hours this week (hooray) so may not be today.
:D :D :D
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good idea Amy, this time of year everybody gets busier by the day
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My daughter told me today that my SS present arrived yesterday. Thankyou to the SS - she knew it was from you because it had on the package not to open it before a certain date!!!!!
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Excellent Trudy, that's another one down :)
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I have mine and it's beautiful! Can't wait to open it. Mine's posted too.
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Well done ladies, we're getting there! :D
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Other than jd how many dont have theirs yet??
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Not yet . . .
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Hally, you can actually open that one if you like.... its not your SS ;)
I saw it was from you, & just thought you forgot & put your name on it. You naughty naughty girl, it did give me happness though when i picked it up, & still gives me happness.
Thank you Ames :) :-* :-*
Xx
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YAY my SS arrived today, I am not squeezing, rattling, sniffing or feeling!! Just going to be good and put it under the tree until 23 rd. a big thank you SS
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MJ, just wanted to say that the wrapping on your present was stunning. Whoever did that is amazing!
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Hey, I got a lovely homemade Xmas card from Amy! Thank you so much! It took only a week to arrive in Belgium.
Still, no-one sounds like she has received my present, and I have no news so far either.
This is fun, though. :D
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I can feel your frustration, Milnead, but I am sure everything is fine - there is still a fortnight to go before 'grand opening day' - perhaps your SS is just wanting to rack up the excitement and anticipation! I am sure the gift you have sent your recipient is also OK, just got caught up in the Xmas mail log jam! I hope I am right about both of the above.
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Don't worry ladies, I'll be sending out reminders today to all members who haven't posted presents yet ;)
Milnead, I'm glad you got the card alright! :D
Hally, you can actually open that one if you like.... its not your SS ;)
I saw it was from you, & just thought you forgot & put your name on it. You naughty naughty girl, it did give me happness though when i picked it up, & still gives me happness.
Thank you Ames :) :-* :-*
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My pleasure Hally, I hope you like them :D :-*
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Lovely looking gift MJ.
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Sent out some PMs this morning, so hopefully we will see the rest of the presents arrive soon ;)
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Amy how many ppl havent received their SS gifts ?
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There are about 5 who definitely haven't got them, plus a few I'm unsure about Uni :-\
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Ok Ames, we are very busy today, but tomorrow we thought we might have an unwrapping ceremony of your present. It will be fun, I will open it out by the pool having drinks & nibbles.
We are all to feel & touch & have 2 guesses each.
Sound good?
:)
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Haven't received mine yet, but the posties are busy this time of year...
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Ok Ames, we are very busy today, but tomorrow we thought we might have an unwrapping ceremony of your present. It will be fun, I will open it out by the pool having drinks & nibbles.
We are all to feel & touch & have 2 guesses each.
Sound good?
:)
Sounds fantastic Hally ;D I bet you won't guess ;)
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Have you opened the one you think is from me yet Amy? Did you call the number, was it me??
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Cant wait until the 23rd :)
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Have you opened the one you think is from me yet Amy? Did you call the number, was it me??
You know I haven't called because your phone didn't ring ;D Still sitting on top of my stereo ;)
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;D ;D ;D
Mummy to be Amy is playing cat and mouse. Purr purr ;D
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LOL ;D ;D ;D
My baby will be here this time tomorrow! :D :D :D
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Ames,
THANK YOU, you do read my posts you know what I love :) :)
I was in garden city this morning, saw some & thought yes I must get some more, i have a few odd ones from sets.
Thank you nce again.
No idea what I did to deserve this.
Your card is beautiful too :)
My guess cookie cutters
DH tea towel & spoons
CP didnt have a clue but was very excited, said a type of book :)
We are using them now.
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They look good with my new cheese board
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Love those, I've bought a set for my mum's group Kris Kringle.
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Looks good Hally
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Lovely hally and very sweet of amy :)
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I'm so glad you like them Hally :D :D :-* :-* :-*
I told you you wouldn't guess! ;D
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Very pretty card Amy. :)
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Lovely card and gift Hally. :)
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I got home from Singapore at 3am to find my SS present had arrived ;D ;D ;D I was so excited to had to open the post pack (with fingers crossed that the contents were wrapped) to have a closer look. Will post a pic in the other thread.
I also received the most beautiful hand made card from Amy. What a wonderful surprise to come home to. Thank you very much Amy I feel very spoilt.
Moptop
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13 more days til opening time! :D
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You're not couting are you astarra? LOL ;D
I'm glad you like the card Moptop :)
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13 more days til opening time! :D
I am counting and I think I am going to fold!
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Kimmy I think it is good if some people open before hand as then we can appreciate their gifts one at a time. I think I will open mine before hand , not exactly sure when. :)
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Amy - thank you so much for my beautiful Christmas card! :D
It's absolutely gorgeous and certainly put a big smile on my face after being on 'auto pilot' for a few days due to DS being sick and not sleeping (poor bubs :( ) It was so lovely to receive it today!! Thank you :-* :-*
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Ok cookie. Well if you show me yours.....I will show you mine ;)
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Amy - thank you so much for my beautiful Christmas card! :D
It's absolutely gorgeous and certainly put a big smile on my face after being on 'auto pilot' for a few days due to DS being sick and not sleeping (poor bubs :( ) It was so lovely to receive it today!! Thank you :-* :-*
I'm glad you like it Katie! :D Sounds like you needed something to cheer you up :-* :-* :-*
Ok cookie. Well if you show me yours.....I will show you mine ;)
LOL..... go on, I dare you to open it ;D
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Ok but it won't be tonight, probably tomorrow. I know who the kind person is who made them and I can't wait to use them.
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You're not couting are you astarra? LOL ;D
:-)) ummm, yep I am counting down...only 12 days to go now! I'm getting excited everytime I look at it and think, "no, not yet." Am being good so far, tho I am bursting to know what it is. Still have found absolutely no clues as to who sent it...have been very tempted to just open the card to see if that has any clues, but no. ;) Whoever my SS is, I thank you again! :-* It is someone with very tidy writing. :D And it is wrapped in a tea towel. :D And it has a very cool star on it. :D And a brown paper package too. :D And 3 little packages...I'm wondering if they are for 3 certain small girls I know, hopefully the card will tell me! Or I get them too! ;) :D And it makes me smile just seeing it sitting on my dresser. :D Thanx sooo much SS. :-*
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Maybe from Gert Astarra she is into wrapping in reusable things and brown paper
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I think astarra is excited LOL ;D
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I think astarra is excited LOL ;D
I think she is too! ;) :D
Maybe from Gert Astarra she is into wrapping in reusable things and brown paper
Maybe - does she have tidy writing? ;)
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Not sure but anyone can fake tidy writing for a card ;)
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Bet my DH couldn't... ;)
Miss6 has tidier writing than him! :-* :D
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:D :D :D
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It's here it's here! This was on my doorstep when we got home after school pickup:
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No time to open it, had to go out again straight away for kids swimming lessons. I'll post a pic in the photos thread later tonight.
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Woohoo Deedub
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Bet my DH couldn't... ;)
Miss6 has tidier writing than him! :-* :D
Well then, it probably counts out any of our male forum members (that maybe a little presumptuous) and probably doesn't narrow it down any. My DH has lovely penmanship and DS looks like he's dipped a chooks foot in ink!!!
Go back through the last 5-6 pages and see who said they were posting or hadn't posted. Wonder said she wasn't posting until late and I think she would have lovely hand writing. :D
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Yes true Mich, the SS might have got someone else to write on the card :)
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Hooray for deedub!! :D :D
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Yes true Mich, the SS might have got someone else to write on the card :)
That's right Yvette, so basically, that narrows it down to about anyone. ;D
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LOL ;D
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There's the mystery element too. Amy mentioned that there were some SS's that didn't want to be mentioned on the list.
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Yay deedub! :D
How many still to recieve?
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Waiting patiently for the photo deedub.
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my DH has lovely writing
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Maybe he is my SS then Obbie! :D ;)
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My DH,has perfect penmanship and he can write really really small.
Gert
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Do you have tidy writing Gert? ;)
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We have a pre admissions clinic nurse that has really neat but extremely small writing.
A real nuisance if you forget your glasses. >:(
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Do you have tidy writing Gert? ;)
NO!
Gert
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OK, so not Gert, unless she got someone else (like DH) to write the card. :D
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There's the mystery element too. Amy mentioned that there were some SS's that didn't want to be mentioned on the list.
;) ;) ;)
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Thank you CreamPuff for the lovely card and little pressie inside!! They will be put to very good use :D :-*
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Ok Kimmy. I believe you made a comment along the lines of 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours '. Well I have done the dastardly deed and opened my SS gift. Thank you so much.......( can I say who?). They are utterly amazing and I can't wait to try them. They are handmade soaps and really look WOW. I am going to put the Cook's soap in the kitchen, the pure luxury one in the bathroom, and the oatmeal one too. I am going to try that on my face as I am sure I have heard that it may be good for the complexion.
A GREAT BIG GIANT, ENORMOUS , THANK YOU, to this lovely person. You are so busy and here I have beautiful home made soaps. Xx
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What a lovely gift cookie. You are truly spoilt and deserved so.
Why would I open my ss gift? I was talking about knickers! ;)
Just joking will open tomorrow with the children as I promised they could help.
Stay tuned :)
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ROFL
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Wow Cookie, they look wonderful. You lucky thing! :D :D :D
I'm pretty sure you would be allowed to say who they are from ;)
Kimmy, I can't wait until tomorrow ;D
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I'm not opening mine yet, waiting till closer to christmas, but its under the tree all on its own :)
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My SS gift is now buried amongst all the other gifts under our tree. Not sure if I can find it it a hurry lol, well helps with the temptation to open it lol :)
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you ladies who are waiting are good, I lasted all of 5 seconds ;D
DH has to hide my gift at work
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I'm pretty sure I could have waited but decided not to. My SS is DJ. She is so wonderful to have made the soaps and so very clever to do so.
Thanks heaps. DJ. :-* :-*
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you ladies who are waiting are good, I lasted all of 5 seconds ;D
DH has to hide my gift at work
It showed great willpower to think about it before opening it suzanne ;D
I have a friend who opens her cards and presents on her birthday just after midnight and when she sends you a card she writes on it 'do not open until the ....th' but we are all different and why can't we do what we like, we are all adults and that's one of the benefits. My birthday mornings are so hectic that I like to open all mine the day before or when they arrive and can't see a problem with it. When the kids were little I used to buy them things but then give it to them before their birthday or Christmas and have to go out and buy more.
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funny Judy I do the same thing with my kids;D
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I'm pretty good with gifts and keeping them. Years ago before I was married I opened all my birthday gifts from my parents etc as they arrived. Then on the morning of my birthday I had nothing. It hit me pretty hard. So now I simply tuck gifts away until the correct day.
I think we all do whatever fits into our lives the best. We are adults and can choose.
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Oh yay, that means me too because I'm an adult now ;D ;D ;D
you ladies who are waiting are good, I lasted all of 5 seconds ;D
DH has to hide my gift at work
Mum has to hide my presents as well Suzanne :-))
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I'm pretty good with gifts and keeping them. Years ago before I was married I opened all my birthday gifts from my parents etc as they arrived. Then on the morning of my birthday I had nothing. It hit me pretty hard. So now I simply tuck gifts away until the correct day.
I think we all do whatever fits into our lives the best. We are adults and can choose.
Lovely gift Cookie. Good on you for opening it. The 23rd is only a suggestion not the rule.
I'm opening mine on Christmas Eve, just a thing that my parents did. My children always got to open 1 pressie Christmas Eve and it was always PJ's so they looked nice for the photos Christmas morning. :D
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So glad you liked them cookie. ;D
I wanted you to have something different and original, so I am very pleased that you like them.
They are from my soaps made before we moved and sadly I have not been able to make any more just yet, and we've almost run out!
MJ helped via email and encouraged me for ages to get stuck in and just make soap before I was brave enough to try.
I noted that you didn't like scents so that was how I chose those 3, although I'd always have sent the cooks soap to you anyway!
Very glad they survived postal systems and customs too .
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LOL last night my DH saw me looking (longingly) at my SS pres from the bed, he brought it over to me and said "why don't you open it?" I said "only 12 days to go" and he said "I know you want to" I said "yeah, but opening date is the 23rd." And he said... "no one will know, just take a pic and don't post it til the 23rd." :o I said I would feel bad and if I opened it I would tell the forum people! He just laughed ...and I still resisted! :D
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Nice to see your DH is interested what's in the present too astarra - he really did try and lead you astray but what a strong person you are to still resist.
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Well done astarra ;D
My children always got to open 1 pressie Christmas Eve and it was always PJ's so they looked nice for the photos Christmas morning. :D
Mich, did they catch on to that after a couple of years? :D
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Well I shall open my 'extras' next week on my birthday!
But am working 10 hours almost every day next week so not sure when! LOL
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Good idea DJ! :D If only I had known it was your birthday before.... :-)) ;D
I hope you enjoy them :-*
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What day is your birthday, DJ? :)
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when is your birthday Jess...
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Yes, do tell DJ - you are not in my birthday book yet. I only have 4 for December.
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look what I found for you
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Come on DJ do tell us. We all have to go into Judy's book.
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She has probably gone to work :)
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Well....I have been naughty. I opened my SS gift!! And...thank you, thank you, thank you secret Santa. What a perfect gift. Can't wait to make some French sticks and my sudoku book is already in my handbag. Will use at haircut next week. Thank you so much. Wondering if the gift is a clue to whom you are. Someone in wa. Either way you are a clever cookie for your generous choice of gift! Love it and Merry Christmas xox
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Lucky you kimmy :) :)
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join the club, very exciting isn't it ;D
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You did it Kimmy, good on you.. Hope you like Sudoku and baking bread. :-*
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Very nice Kimmy ;D ;D ;D
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Lovely Kimmy. Glad some folk are opening their gifts. It's like the 12 days of Christmas. :)
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so much fun, seeing what people are getting. love this idea..
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Astarra lol.. Naughty dh!!!
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Morning all.
18 dec.
Was sleeping.... The time change of continents takes a bit of getting used to plus my unknown hours.
2 to 9.30pm yesterday, 2 to midnight ( guessing) today.
I never know if i am staying late (like yesterday and last week) or get very short notice ( like day before) for babysitting.
I am 'having my Birthday' on Sunday and going to lunch at my mums and taking all the Christmas goodies.
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Do you have to stay late if they don't give you notice? What if you have plans?
I know you can't walk out and leave the children unattended but there must be some sort of nanny union that has guide lines.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday on Sunday DJ, you deserve a very special day after all you have been through lately. :)
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Good idea to open some on your birthday DJ, then you get to feel the love for longer!! :D
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Oh don't worry Astarra, the love is strongly felt.
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Thank you Amy for the beautiful hand made card. You are very clever!
I enjoy card making, but don't have a lot of time for it any more as I'm now working fulltime.
As I still haven't received my SS present, your card helped me to feel a bit of the excitement that everyone else is experiencing.
Thank you again, you are very kind :)
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another thankyou to Amy a beautiful card from a beautiful young lady, wishing you a very merry Christmas xx
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Thank you to my Secret Santa. My parcel has arrived - and it's very safe from me opening it before the 23rd *grin* (I won't be home until late on the 22nd ;D)
My sister let me know it arrived today and it is waiting for me. She has promised not to open it........ I'm trusting her :D
Cheers
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Thank you to my Secret Santa. My parcel has arrived - and it's very safe from me opening it before the 23rd *grin* (I won't be home until late on the 22nd ;D)
My sister let me know it arrived today and it is waiting for me. She has promised not to open it........ I'm trusting her :D
Cheers
Any luck on the job front DF?
Gett
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It has arrived!! It's come all the way from Thailand, and is exquisitly wrapped. Thank you, SS, it's so exciting!
I will take a photo. I have downloaded tapatalk. I have written down 3 ways of posting photos. I will post a photo! (But will have to be later, as going out for tea for DH's birthday).
:)
Sue
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Sue where have you been. You already know how to post photos!
Enjoy yer dinner.
Gert
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How exciting Sue, I can't wait to see a photo ;D
I'm glad everyone is receiving their cards and enjoying them :D I'm trying to get a unique one made for everyone!
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I was just going to take a photo of my lovely card to show everyone but I discovered the battery was flat in my camera. I did pm Amy to thank her when I received mine but doing so again publicly as it's a beautifully made card and something I would never have the time nor the patience to do myself which is why I really appreciate hand made cards. Thanks Amy :-*
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Well, here goes........ 1st attempt to post photo....
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Beautiful card.
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Turned away for a moment and......cat-in-the-box!
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:D :D Mmm, wondering if that is from someone who recently said they hadn't received theirs yet (since have though) and hadn't heard if their SS had been received either. It looks very nice Sue.
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Looks nice Sue, love that cat, they do like to climb into things don't they? Must say, All the SS pressies are so beautifully wrapped. Do you think your SS lives in Thailand or is that a red herring?
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GHM, I think my SS is in Thailand, but I'm not going to go hunting!
The cat is the "purr" in sue_purrb, but she has taught us that beauty is only fur-deep!!
Now for my dilemma..... We are having visitors from the UK over Christmas, they arrive on Monday and leave just before New Year, so I won't be able to be on the forum very much, and I have no idea where we'll be on the 23 rd for the Grand Opening.
Therefore, I could open it earlier (squeal!) or later. What should I do? ;D I'm happy to go with a majority vote :D
I don't have a problem waiting longer (despite the squeal!), as the gift is giving me so much pleasure just by sitting there, and I know it's perfect before it's even opened.
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Open it now Sue :D :D ;D that is my vote
Marie
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Open it early Sue :D just do it ;D
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Oooo open it sue
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I'm with the others, open it now. :D
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Ger t do u have your uet?? Where is gert?? Havent noticed her around or could just be me ..??
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Gert was on yesterday. Said she has been on just hasn't commented.
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Open it Sue.
Love the cat in the box!
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Ooo ok.. Gert is normally very chatty??? U ok gert?
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I is fine Frozzie. Thanks. Just making life for JD a bit easier ;D ;D
Sue I say open NOW!
Gert
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Lol gert Jd can handle us all.. Stop being quiet .. Then i worry 😝
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Lol gert Jd can handle us all.. Stop being quiet .. Then i worry
DITTO :-))
I say open the present Sue! It looks amazing :D
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Open it open it :D :D
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I think the majority has ruled LOL ;D
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Open it sue!
Oh I am very tempted to open mine tgoday - feeling rotten still, but got up and hung a load of wash....and it has started to rain. >:( Missing my girls....all in all just feeling the need of some cheering up! :( Am trying to resist tho! :)
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Sue you have to open it before you go away and Astarra, if it gives you a lift then open yours too. In the meantime
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Gretchen, don't hold back because of me - I'll get through all the postings, even if I'm up all night :D We all worry when one of us stops posting. :-* :-*
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I don't stay up all night but try to do the late night ones. Although I do think that even with the time difference Judy is up later than me.
We receive a message to our home emails when you lovely folk report something so it does help. I am afraid I don't spend anywhere near the time that dear, kind Judy does. Thank goodness for Judy. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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I got a lovely Card from Amy :-* :-*
and
Another lovely card from CreamPuff :-* :-*
Thank you :)
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Gosh Amy.
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Open it Sue.
Gert, hope you are ok
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Open it sue and you too Astarra.
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Open it sue!
Oh I am very tempted to open mine tgoday - feeling rotten still, but got up and hung a load of wash....and it has started to rain. >:( Missing my girls....all in all just feeling the need of some cheering up! :( Am trying to resist tho! :)
Open it Astarra, it sounds like you need it ;)
Gosh Amy.
:D :D :D
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So did you open it Astarra? :)
I just recieved a lovely present from Hally :D Thank you so much :-* :-* :-*
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If you need to open your SS pressies, then do it. There is no hard and fast rule.
We are all waiting with baited breath. :D
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I'm still holding out, maybe open on the weekend maybe not :)
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So.......no votes to wait then!! You people are too easily led astray, but who am I to argue with a vocal majority? ;D
Here goes.....so excited......
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Gasp!!!!
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Look!!!
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Just stunning.
Thank you so much, SS, I absolutely love it. I have some little bits and pieces of my Mum's jewellery, and they will be kept in this beautiful pot. It couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you. :-*
Sue. :)
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Sue that is just gorgeous. What a beautiful gift enjoy.
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That is lovely Sue and so beautifully boxed too. Lucky girl.
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:o That's gorgeous! What a wonderful SS you have!
I've opened mine today, will post photo later. It's absolutely gorgeous!! Handmade glasses case and travel tissue holder. Beautiful bright colours. I desperately needed a glasses case as my sunnies just sit in the bottom of my bag. The tissue holder will be perfect for the car, which I seem to live in lately!!
Thank you clever crafty SS! :-*
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Beautiful gift.
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Sue that is beautifully crafted. That would have taken many hours of work..
Gert
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That is beautiful Sue, a wonderful surprise ;D
Marie
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Lovely SS gift Sue :)
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Lovely gift Sue.. :)
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That is gorgeous Sue. Good choice SS.
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Sue - that is just exquisite!!! Beautiful!! :D
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What a stunning present Sue! You lucky thing :-*
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Lucky you Sue :)
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Awesome present Sue. :D
No ladies, I had a sleep instead of opening mine, still might tho....!! ;)
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We need another one to exclaim over Astarra. :)
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OK you tempting ladies...I'll open it now....be back later with photos!!
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Wow I am one lucky girl....
a beautiful teatowel with a book wrapped in it, a brown paper package with the most gorgeous tealight candle holder in it...also got 3 packages for the girls which of course I didn't open!!
Thank you SS - I know what I'll be doing this afternoon now, reading!!! Who ever you are, thank you for the perfect present!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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How thoughtful of your lovely SS to include a present for the girls astarra - lovely gift, the book looks interesting.
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Lucky you Astarra. lovely gift
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Nice pressie Astarra any clues who your ss is?
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It looks wonderful astarra :D And how nice that your SS sent a present for each of your girls too! ;D
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Another lovely gift from a lovely SS.
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The book is great - hard to put down!!
Have no idea who my SS is, but thanks again whoever you are. Very kind and a perfect gift! :D
Might go and read some more now.... ;D
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lovely gift, this is fun seeing the presents, so glad Amy thought of it
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Sue and astarra, both lovely gifts.
Anyone else going to open theirs?
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no I am being good, its still in the box on my dinning room table..
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Received a lovely Christmas card today from Amy.
It is a beautiful card and was a lovely surprise. Thank you so much Amy
Hugs
Marie :-*
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Wow I am one lucky girl....
a beautiful teatowel with a book wrapped in it, a brown paper package with the most gorgeous tealight candle holder in it...also got 3 packages for the girls which of course I didn't open!!
Thank you SS - I know what I'll be doing this afternoon now, reading!!! Who ever you are, thank you for the perfect present!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I know i know ;D
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:D :D :D
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Lovely gift Astarra and so thoughtful of your SS to include something for your girls. Some lovely people on this forum.
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Lovely gift Astarra and so thoughtful of your SS to include something for your girls. Some lovely people on this forum.
Agree 100%. :D
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Received a lovely Christmas card today from Amy.
It is a beautiful card and was a lovely surprise. Thank you so much Amy
Hugs
Marie :-*
My pleasure Marie, I'm glad you like it :D
Wow I am one lucky girl....
a beautiful teatowel with a book wrapped in it, a brown paper package with the most gorgeous tealight candle holder in it...also got 3 packages for the girls which of course I didn't open!!
Thank you SS - I know what I'll be doing this afternoon now, reading!!! Who ever you are, thank you for the perfect present!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I know i know ;D
LOL ;D
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My handmade card from Amy arrived yesterday - thank you Amy it's lovely ;D
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Didnt get a chance to check the mail yesterday so checked iton the way home today and received a lovely surprise from amy... What a lovely thoughtful card amy.. Thankyou so much xx
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DD was here yesterday, goes in to check my SS pressie SHE so wants to open it, can't believe I can let it sit there and not peek.
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Your resistence to temptation obviously wasn't passed on to her Brenda ;D
Katie and Frozzie, I'm glad you like the cards :-* :-*
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Amy ypu must have sent cards to everyone :)
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Not me.... :'(
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Its coming Brenda, I promise :-*
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Or some others too. ;) they may feel sad and neglected. :'( :'(
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Excited :D
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Amy - thank you very much for your beautiful card . . very special and very much appreciated!! :D
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Thank you to my SS, I've received my gift at last :)
I really want to open it, but I'll try to resist.
I know who you are.....
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I forgot to add I'm going to try to post my 1st photo. Amy gave me instructions, so i'll see how I go.
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Well done on the photo SoBlessed! ;D So who do you think your SS is? They didn't sign their name did they!? :o
Or some others too. ;) they may feel sad and neglected. :'( :'(
Don't feel sad cookie, your card on its way too :D
Amy - thank you very much for your beautiful card . . very special and very much appreciated!! :D
I'm glad you like it GF!!! :D :D :D
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Thank you Amy but I wasn't thinking of me. I was making a statement. It is very hard to get to everyone, even when you have the very best of intentions which I know you do. You are a young lady with her exciting life ahead of her. Get out there and enjoy it, we only get one chance at it. You are very sweet to your folks and I know they appreciate it. But please don't forget to enjoy your own life I mean this most sincerely as a friend. :-* :-*
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Oh, right ;D Thanks Cookie, I'll make that my New Years Resolution ;) :-* :-* :-*
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I,ve heard some ladies comment that the cards are handmade, I can't wait to see it, I love handmade, it's all I use to ask of my kids, just sit down and make me a card, I still have them in my drawer, some are just folded paper, they will get a nice surprise when I cross over to spirit world and they are sorting out my stuff. Just like I did when I discovered cards I'd sent to my DM over the years.
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I have quite a few of those too AB.
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They are all handmade and unique Brenda, that is why they are taking a little while ;)
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Amy that is so sweet, I love my card.
also the fact that I know who my SS is. 8)
its on my desk at work, ready to bring home next Friday....
:) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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My pressie is waiting patiently under the tree. How many more sleeps?
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Is anyone going to fill in the few days with another opening?
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do you want me to open mine...... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Yes Amy, my SS made it real easy for me :)
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do you want me to open mine...... ;D ;D ;D ;D
go on you know u want 2 ;D
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Yes, come on Robyn ;D
Yes Amy, my SS made it real easy for me :)
Aw, thats no fun :-))
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Open it Robyn please :)
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Amy you little sweetie! Your beautiful card has taken pride of place!! Thank you and merry Christmas to you.
xx
Tenina
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Thanks Tenina! I'm glad you liked it :D :D :D xx
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I'll open it in the morning, as I have to download the camera from work.. :) :)
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Had to open mine this morning so DS could take a photo for me, well that is my story anyway. Have posted pic. on other thread.
Big thank you to my SS who ever you are, someone who posted it in Collingwood. ;) :D ;D
Marie
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Lovely gift emme.
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Judy I love your card that came with your gift, very funny (is it true?) ;D
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:D :D I don't have time to be naughty dede ;) SS did make a comment inside the card that she (?) didn't think I have been naughty though.
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Great gifts ladies. I love the little spoons or measures Marie.
Wow a Sunday delivery Judy. I hope we get one here as I am waiting on birthday gifts for DD to come.
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I told you I hadn't left you out Judy ;D Lovely card, and I can't wait to see your present ;)
Marie, I love those measuring spoons! :D
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well i opened my pressie, will post a photo tomorrow at work. Thank you SS, and my kids loved the lollies too. :)
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Awesome to see what everyone is getting!! :D
Wow, a Sunday delivery Judy - your post people must know how special and deserving you are!! LOL at the card!! ;D
Love the spoons too, Marie.
We are almost as bad worse than the kids!! ;)
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:D :D I don't have time to be naughty dede ;) SS did make a comment inside the card that she (?) didn't think I have been naughty though.
Love the card, Judy . . .she didn't mean . . . ."didn't think I have been naughty though enough" did she?? :-)) ;).
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Yes, the spoons are great. I wish my Mum could see them, she wouldn't believe it. When she gave me recipes she quite often said a drop of this or a dash of that, only a smidgeon of that one. etc. :D :D
Forgot to add the candle has a lovely rose perfume.
Marie
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Well I have had a lovely day, seen my brothers and had lunch with my mother. We've been away all day. ;D
Plus as it is my Birthday this week and I will be working 12 hours on the day and over 50 hours this week I have just 'had' my Birthday with mince pies and DD and DH here. I wanted to enjoy it all with their company. DH will be away on Tuesday til Saturday. DD goes back to her flat tonight. So I have opened some lovely pressies and I have also opened my extra SS gifts. Next Sunday 23rd we are away to a party all day.
The pressies and the messages with them are very special. Thanks to extra SS's Amy and Emme so much.
I will post the pics in the photo thread. I am one very lucky DJ ;D
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I'm so glad you like the presents DJ. I wasn't sure what you liked so I just put a bit of everything in there lol ;)
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I'm really enjoying all the photos of the presses as they are opened. Mine is still under the tree, and I think I know who my SS is ;D ;D ;D
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Would you like to tell us who you think it is, Sue? ;D
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I think her name starts with an "S" too ;)
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There are nine members in the Secret Santa whose names begin with "S" ;)
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Wow DJ - awesome presents!! Glad you enjoyed your 'birthday' !! :D
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Sh.....
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Sh.....
:-)) :-)) :-)) ;D
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Sh as in be quiet or Sh as in a name starting with Sh...? :)
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It could be either ;)
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Nice pressies ladies.
Amy don't be a tease ;D ;D
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This is fun....
I'm not even going to attempt to guess who sent to me, as I have absolutely no idea!! :D
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I posted my pic . Than you SS :) :)
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I have obviously been existing on another planet and have totally lost the plot - did I have it incorrect in thinking that SS pres are opened Dec 23? (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/santa-sneaking-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/santa.sneaking-emoticon-1519.html)
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That was the initial suggestion Robyn, but we decided it would be better if we staggered the openings so we could appreciate each present :)
Lovely present Robyn! The lollies look really cool ;D
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Love that Santa johnro :D
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Have you guessed that I have time to play with hols beginning as of last Friday
(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/christmas-gift.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/christmas.gift-emoticon-371.html).........given that I have permission from almost Santa (thank you Amy) will open my Belgian SS pressie (again thanks to the lovely Adriana - customs had provided most of the packages secrets). Our family really loved the Belgian chocolates!!!! (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/santa-wave-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/santa.wave-emoticon-1594.html)
I love perfumes (pic is in the other thread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11639.msg240417#new)) - thank you Adrianna and to Amy for the organisation of such good cheer.(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/christmas-bells-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/christmas.bells-emoticon-1584.html)
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Thankyou Amy SS :) :)(http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/28/28796xf3z4sbjdh.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
love chocolates, the whoppie pie book, and the Santa candles.
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When I look at the presents you have opened it makes me want to open mine. I have not moved it, nor picked it up since receiving it (apart from a little shake) and I'm going to try and hold out til the date despite temptation.
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Loving the SS photo's, such lovely gifts.
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Love seeing everyone's presents. All look good! :D
Amy....I recieved a beautiful card today from you....Thanx so much. :-* You are a gem! Also 3 little packages for the girls which have not yet been opened, think I'll wait til they are all together before I give them to them! Thank you again. :-* :-* :-*
My girls are really going to enjoy themselves... with 2 presents each from the forum people (1 each from my SS and 1 each from Amy.) Thank you both! ;D
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open it up CP
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Such will power CP.
(http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1744/1744386rd5f1eb3b5.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Another attempt on the iPad. Hope it works.
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(http://dl5.glitter-graphics.net/pub/794/794075ftwo6rq7vg.png) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
I opened mine, after it was sitting on the table for 3 weeks..
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Nup ;D
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Im resisting for the moment 😁
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So glad everyone is enjoying the presents!
Amy....I recieved a beautiful card today from you....Thanx so much. :-* You are a gem! Also 3 little packages for the girls which have not yet been opened, think I'll wait til they are all together before I give them to them! Thank you again. :-* :-* :-*
My girls are really going to enjoy themselves... with 2 presents each from the forum people (1 each from my SS and 1 each from Amy.) Thank you both! ;D
I really hope the girls like their presents astarra :-* :-* :-*
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I think my secret santa must be the real santa, on its way with all his other goodies :)
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Don't fret H - my recipient would be thinking the same, despite the parcel being posted 3 wks ago (http://www.trulygraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/merry-christmas-bear.gif)
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Come on girls we need someone to open one. Just need one a day to sate my excitement. Please someone do it. ;D
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I'm hoping the REAL Santa reads this, cos I'd like a second bowl ;D as he would know when DD moved out of home a couple of weeks ago and took her thermie with her I am now down to one. (This will be a real test to see if he's real or not and if he ever comes on the forum too I spose :D) what are other peeps wishing for?
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LOL CP! :D
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I don't need anything, I have enough machines now.
Hope Santa is reading this CP..
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Fingers crossed for you CP :)
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I'm hoping the REAL Santa reads this, cos I'd like a second bowl ;D as he would know when DD moved out of home a couple of weeks ago and took her thermie with her I am now down to one. (This will be a real test to see if he's real or not and if he ever comes on the forum too I spose :D) what are other peeps wishing for?
Forwarding to North Pole fer ya CP.
Gert
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Hold it under the chimney and apparently it just whooshes straight up to the big fella himself...what's that? you don't have a fireplace in Queensland :D :D
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;D
Gert
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I'll hold it in the tile fire chimney for you CP. do you think you should specify what sort of second bowl you would like? He may give you a new plastic bowl. :)
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Toilet bowl?
Gert
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;D ha ha, that'd be right!
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I got my present today ;D Very exciting to get mail that isn't bills!! :D Thankyou to my Santa :-*
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Thats great NF, I'm sure you're santa will be pleased to hear that the present arrived safely :)
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CP I too would love a second bowl but if Santa is listening I really really would like an iPad please :D
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Does the REAL Santa have your log in details, or else how will he know about these requests !!
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I received 2 presents from not SS today but from nice forum members - when the delivery man runs out of parcels for me I am going to get withdrawal symptoms. ;D
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How exciting Judy ;D The delivery man is probably wearing out the bitumen on your road! :D
I wonder what your new presents could be..... :-))
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I received a lovely surprise today.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/18/pydy6e8a.jpg)
Gert
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Looks good Gert.
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My SS came visiting today!! Thank you SS - Can't wait to open it!! :D
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Lovely Gert :)
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Lucky you Gert ;D
GF, so glad your present has finally arrived! Can you post a photo? :D
You could open it if you wanted to.... :-)) ;D
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Judy I can give you a run for your money. I had two more deliveries today in addition to the Truffle Salt which is in the sauce I making in my Thermothingy
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/18/5e3e4eta.jpg)
This is actually my Daughters.
And then came this .
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/18/jazabeqe.jpg)
A box full of goodies.
How nice it that?
Gert
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Very nice indeed Gertie :D
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Nice to be spoiled by your friends, Gert.
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I still haven't heard whether my SS gift recipient has their gift! It was posted over two weeks ago in WA to WA, so I'm worried something has happened... :-[
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Lovely pressies Gert
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Wow Gert. We all love you to bits.
MJ hopefully it is ok. Snail mail here is painful.
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Don't know MJ, who did you send it to? :D
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/18/habasy9y.jpg)
I was feeling a bit down today and I received a BIG surprise. A parcel from a very kind person. I love tea towels from round about ( I have them from every where we travel) and this is what I received. The biggest, most enormous thanks you. I really needed it today.
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Luck you Gert very nice things
Nice pressie too Cookie :)
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There was a little parcel in my letter box, love the tea towel thank Tenina and Mandy. Or is it a hint that I will need it soon.lol
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May be a hint Jeninwa. :D :D
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Think your right cookie 😄😄😄
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Does the REAL Santa have your log in details, or else how will he know about these requests !!
Because he knows everything, if your naughty if nice, etc. etc. ;)
Nice gifts Gert and cookie. You both deserved to be spoiled.
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GF,
You could open it if you wanted to.... :-)) ;D
OK!!! ;D ;D
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Yeah GF!! Lets see it!
Katiej, we don't mind if you crack open your presents too ;D
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And Amy why dont you open yours too :D
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Do you mean the yellow box that you sent me Kimmy? ;D
GF, that folder is AMAZING :o :o :o
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GF, that folder is AMAZING :o :o :o
It certainly is, Amy!! It's gorgeous!! :D :D I'm almost thinking I should frame it!! My SS is one very gifted lady!!! Thank you, SS!! :D
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That's beautiful GF, lucky lady.
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GF, that folder is AMAZING :o :o :o
It certainly is, Amy!! It's gorgeous!! :D :D I'm almost thinking I should frame it!! My SS is one very gifted lady!!! Thank you, SS!! :D
I just had to go back and check who your SS was so I could send her a PM about what an amazing job she did!! ;D ;D
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Beautiful folder GF :) :)
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Great gift GF! :D
My girls say a huge thank you to the "kind ladys on forumthermomix what sent us presents, we don't mind letting you use the computer now mum." :-)) :D
So a huge thanx to Amy for her lovely gift to each girl of a hair clip and a finger puppet, handmade...so clever!
And a huge thank you to the kind person my SS is (who I have no idea who they are!!) for the 3 wallets sent 1 each to the girls...all different and all equally as cute! You must be a mind reader as DH and I had been talking as to where we could find cute girly wallets for them....now they have them as an extra surprise!
Thank you both so much. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
(Yes, I let them open their presents yesterday when they got home from being at Grandma's for 2 weeks!!) ;)
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Don't know MJ, who did you send it to? :D
Can't catch me out that easily!!
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she tried ;)
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I just buckled in a weak moment and opened my gift :D
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Love your chookie CP
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Mine still not at my po box. Just my luck its lost :)
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Just had a quick look on the other thread and the presents all look amazing. I ahve no desire to open mine until the 23rd, still sitting on my bench where I can see it everyday.
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Oh you good girl Wonder ;)
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Lovely pressie CP I wonder who your SS is :D :D :D
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:D :D :D :D
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Yes...I wonder...
Amy, if possible I would like to buy just one clue: does my SS have over 2500 posts on the forum?
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lol CP. Henny Penny is gorgeous. Do you think she is a clue to whom your SS is?
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Hmmm, thats a big ask CP ;D :-))
Its a very nice chicken :D
Mine still not at my po box. Just my luck its lost :)
No way Hally, I'm sure it must be coming very soon ;)
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Henny Penny is so cute cp! My presents are still sitting patiently under the tree.
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No CP she doesn't :D :D :D
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Or does she :D :D :D
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really cute
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It's YOU Yvette! There, I guessed - don't say yay or nay until the 23rd ;)
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This is so fun how we are guessing who is our SS ;)
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I'll reveal this... only two people who have guessed their SS have got it right ;) ;D
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I'll reveal this... only two people who have guessed their SS have got it right ;) ;D
I don't want to guess. I used my wee bottle of chilli from my handbag today. Best thing ever.
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I can't guess because I already know ;D
What did you use the chilli on Gert? :)
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I have absolutely no idea who my SS is as my present is from the book depository! No post code or writing for me to investigate! ;D
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Chips.
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Amy, I know who my SS is.
The name, address, gave it away.
The PO box matched on here, then was photo shopped in that photo, to take the address off.
Also, the Card.... :) :) :)
Thankyou Amy ;D ;D ;D
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Glad you keep your wee bottle in your handbag Gretch. Never know when you might need to use it ;)
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That is sooo true!
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I have no desire to open mine until the 23rd, still sitting on my bench where I can see it everyday.
I'm with you wonder.....at this rate, it might be just us 2 with show & tell on the 23rd :P
Must say, it's been fun seeing all the gifts 8)....you did good Miss Amy :-*
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I have had my one guess and got it wrong so will not guess again, but I do have suspicions :) but if my SS wants to fess up they can but don't have to. Either way I am happy and loving this idea.
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I have no desire to open mine until the 23rd, still sitting on my bench where I can see it everyday.
I'm with you wonder.....at this rate, it might be just us 2 with show & tell on the 23rd :P
Must say, it's been fun seeing all the gifts 8)....you did good Miss Amy :-*
Thanks Maddy :D :-*
We still have a few to recieve gifts though :-\
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Amy, i have had a lovely presse from tou & cookbooks so I am very happy :)
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Well obbie I know you think Amy is your SS, but the real SS has just PM'd me to say you got it wrong Sherlock. You need to go back to the drawing board because she was trying to mislead you ;D ;D ;D
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I've been trying to tell her CP, but she won't listen ;D
Amy, i have had a lovely presse from tou & cookbooks so I am very happy :)
I'm glad Hally :D But you're still getting your SS! ;)
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SS, do not stress. Please :)
Keep it for next yer for me :)
:)
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my ss IS..............................H ;D
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OR.............................DD
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my ss IS..............................H ;D
Go figure ???
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;D
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So you think it was Hally, Uni? :-))
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yep
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Why do you think that? ;D
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OR.............................DD
You'd also have to be more specific about which one ... Delightful, Dashing, or Dastardly :D
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Delightful ;D
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Well he's not playing the secret santa game... so it couldn't be him ;D
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Would love to say I was your SS, if you really like the gift, I will say it was me, but you should look elsewhere :)
Did it come from the west :)
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I think my SS is ...........sh
not telling :D
My pressie is still under the tree
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I haven't opened my present yet, but I think I will before the 23rd
Glad you keep your wee bottle in your handbag Gretch. Never know when you might need to use it ;)
I really shouldn't read these posts backwards - I was wondering why Gert was carrying around a wee bottle. Had to read back a couple of pages to discover its a bottle of chilli ;D
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;D :D ;D
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ROFL ;D ;D ;D
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My SS and I had a few pm's as the soap needed to be checked when it arrived.
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A huge thank you to Amy for the beautiful home made Xmas card that arrived in the mail today. So thoughtful and kind. You have been so busy and generous to give your time to organizing the SS. If there were such an award as TM forum ember of the year, my vote would go to you. 😄😄😄
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what did you think Gretchen was carrying a bottle for.... :D
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Im pretty sure my ss originally sent my pressie to herself lol 😁😁.
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Why, is there whiteout or something on the parcel Froz? ;D
A huge thank you to Amy for the beautiful home made Xmas card that arrived in the mail today. So thoughtful and kind. You have been so busy and generous to give your time to organizing the SS. If there were such an award as TM forum ember of the year, my vote would go to you.
Wow GHM, thank you :-* I'm glad you like the card :D
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Lol
This is such a funny thread to read.
I wish UK customs hadn't given me away.
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DJ, next year send the present to me, and I will repackage it to send to your SS ;) ;) ;)
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DJ the same happened with my SS gift from Belgium (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/smiley-face-with-santa-hat-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/smiley.face.santa.hat-emoticon-1470.html)
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I have yet another SS and looks like more coal for me(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/20/ugesunyb.jpg)
Gert
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Oh dear Gert, Santa must know how naughty you've been this year ;D
Well, I actually can't believe this... but another wonderful forum member has sent me a present (or two) :D :D :D
Thank you so much Kt2 :-* :-* :-*
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You spoilt girl Amy :D :D
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Im pretty sure my ss originally sent my pressie to herself lol .
Correct... ;D
I hope you read all the apoligies about my present choosing skills... :-[
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Astarra! You gave yourself away ;D
You spoilt girl Amy :D :D
I know Yvette, I must have been really good this year... ;)
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Oh dear Gert, Santa must know how naughty you've been this year ;D
Well, I actually can't believe this... but another wonderful forum member has sent me a present (or two) :D :D :D
Thank you so much Kt2 :-* :-* :-*
My pleasure Amy! You can open the spotty wrapped one whenever you like, it's just a little something extra :-*
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Thank you thank you thank you thank you Katie :-* :-* :-* Its the most perfect, beautiful photo frame :D I already know what photo will be going in there.... one of a certain darling doggy ;) I'll post a photo as soon as mum gets back home with the camera!
When can I unwrap the other one? ;D
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Thank you thank you thank you thank you Katie :-* :-* :-* Its the most perfect, beautiful photo frame :D I already know what photo will be going in there.... one of a certain darling doggy ;) I'll post a photo as soon as mum gets back home with the camera!
When can I unwrap the other one? ;D
I'm glad you like it and it was bought with Sophie in mind ;) :)
You can open the other one whenever you like!!! ;D
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Well I opened my other SS present and I was so sure it was from one member but was totally gobsmacked when I found it was not. I get it. I am so naughty but it seems naughty people get the good stuff too so John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie were wrong.
I have had coal in the form of black truffles , black jelly babies and licorice all sorts. What next? No no enough! Thank you to all my Santas as the gifts and thoughts have been fun, funny and much appreciated.
I am wondering about the black jelly babies being politically correct. Ummm? They made me laugh out loud and I have put them in the fridge to harden up.
What a funny day I have had.
Gert
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Ha ha so clever Gert, I don't know what we would all do without each other on here, well I know I would get more work done around the place, but hey you are a long time dead as the saying goes and a laugh a day keeps the Doctor away,
BIG thank you Amy for the lovely card, you have been so busy .
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Astarra! You gave yourself away ;D
Yeah I know, but thought it wouldn't matter...only 3 days til the 23rd anyway!! :D She did a good guess, didn't she!? ;)
Hope it is ok Frozzie. :D
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Well I opened my other SS present and I was so sure it was from one member but was totally gobsmacked when I found it was not. I get it. I am so naughty but it seems naughty people get the good stuff too so John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie were wrong.
I have had coal in the form of black truffles , black jelly babies and licorice all sorts. What next? No no enough! Thank you to all my Santas as the gifts and thoughts have been fun, funny and much appreciated.
I am wondering about the black jelly babies being politically correct. Ummm? They made me laugh out loud and I have put them in the fridge to harden up.
What a funny day I have had.
Gert
The naughty people not only have the most fun Gert, but they are loved by all and remembered by all.
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Amy, thankyou so much for the beautiful card that arrived today. You are one cleaver cookie!!!!! Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope that 2013 is very kind to you.
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Have just read through weeks fo comments - the last few weeks of the job and packing up the house has left me with no time for anything else *grin*. Nearly home now!
I see my giftee recieved and enjoys the pressie - very very happy to see and hear *grin*.
I'm looking forward to opening mine on Sunday - well it could be Sat when I arrive home - we have a super Chadstone shopping session planned form this Sunday *grin*
Cheers Amy for organising this - it is wonderful to be involved!
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Welcome home DG (when you get here) we are having lovely cool weather.
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Thanks Brenda - I am very much looking forward to it!
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Hi dragongirly safe travels back look forward to seeing what your SS gift is. Secret Santa is such a great idea.
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Thank you Amy for the lovely hand made card, I think you have made a lot of people happy this Christmas and I wish you and your family very Happy Christmas and lots of luck & happiness in 2013 xxxx
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Amy I already knew it was Astarra which is why I mentioned about sending to herself and also her location.. In the intro thread she mentions where she was from and was the only participating member I could find from there .. So :p
Still haven't opened it but think I will now??
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Frozzie, just thought I'd mention.... that there are three members from Tasmania playing ;)
Thanks rainbow, Brenda and Trudy, I'm glad you liked your cards! :D :D :D
DG, it was my pleasure, and I really hope we can do it again next year!
Well, here are my presents from Katie2 ;D A book that is sure to give me a few laughs, the most beautiful photo frame for a photo of the most beautiful dog, and (I LOL'd when this fell out of the wrapping and I read it ;D ;D ;D) a keyring. I don't know if you can read it because my camera wouldn't focus that small, but on one side it says "Shoot for the moon" and on the other side it says "even if you miss you'll land among the stars." One of my favourite quotes ever. Thank you so much Katie, its perfect :-* :-* :-*
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And Astarra sweety I don't really care what your gift giving skills are lol it's the thought and the fun of participating that counts.. I give myself all the gifts I want and.. I think I only know what I like although some of my close friends have me a farewell gift and I loved it soooo??
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Wasn't just tassie she was the only one close to the postmark.. It could only be her :)
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Amy KT2 chose perfect gifts for you - I envy people who have the time to browse until they find the perfect gift.
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Astarra lovely thankyou :)
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Xx.. And I love that my gift is the one that you sent to yourself xx
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I'm tempted to open my SS gift ;D, bit not sure I can find it buried under all the other gifts now ;D
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Lovely gift Frozzie. Those rose moulds look cute.
Dede, you need to look harder under your tree. I'm sure one of your kids could point you in the right direction ;D
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Yeah, open it Mandi ;D ;D ;D
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Go on mandi.. Gave me a lift :)
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Lovely gifts Frozzie and Amy.
Open it Mandi....pleeeeease ;D
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Well, here are my presents from Katie2 ;D A book that is sure to give me a few laughs, the most beautiful photo frame for a photo of the most beautiful dog, and (I LOL'd when this fell out of the wrapping and I read it ;D ;D ;D) a keyring. I don't know if you can read it because my camera wouldn't focus that small, but on one side it says "Shoot for the moon" and on the other side it says "even if you miss you'll land among the stars." One of my favourite quotes ever. Thank you so much Katie, its perfect :-* :-* :-*
So glad you like them Amy ;D When I saw the key ring and its saying - I just had to buy it for you as it was around the time you got Goliath, but....... the colours weren't your favourites :P I tried to find another key ring with prettier colours but there weren't any with that quote :-))
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Its perfect Katie, absolutely perfect ;D Don't worry about the colours! ;)
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Lol you guys don't take much convincing :D, I might open it tomorrow :)
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I'm going to try to wait until Xmas day to open mine - anyone else going to hang on past Sunday?
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Wow, I did get my Secret Santa gift today!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, my own private little secret Santa! I AM going to wait till Monday night (Belgian time), since we already opened all our other gifts at home... Very much looking forward to it. :) :) :) :) :)
I'm posting a picture of the parcel.
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Great gifts
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Thank goodness it has arrived Milnead! :D :D :D I was starting to worry it wouldn't get there in time ;)
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It's good everyone is opening presents early, great to see all the lovely presents :)
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open them
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NO,,!!! I might save mine for Xmas day, I love the idea that I have a present sitting there tempting me.
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Hi Yvette ;)
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Hi CP ;) How are you?
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Thank you Amy for your beautiful card, it's just arrived! Love the little xmas trees, you're so clever!
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Yes Amy, thanks so much for your beautiful home-made card. You are very creative and clever, not to mention kind and thoughtful!
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Thanks ladies, I'm glad you like them! :D :-*
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I have 2 Amy.... :)
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I'm going to open my SS gift tomorrow afternoon when Katie & her DH come for afternoon tea.
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Yay! I should bring mine and we can open them at the same time - except I opened mine late last night, oops ;D ;D ;D
Will post a picture soon
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I have been busy so still haven't opened mine :)
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That desserts book looks awesome Katie ;D
I'm going to open my SS gift tomorrow afternoon when Katie & her DH come for afternoon tea.
Katie might already know what your SS present is Judy.... or does she? ;D
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I think tomorrow will be a good day for me to open my SS present. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be a bit hectic. So I will open tomorrow. Keep ya posted. And I have no idea who sent it as I haven't even tried to find out. But thank you who ever you are :)
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Have just caught up with all this. How exciting and what gorgeous pressies. I think I might keep my SS present until Christmas Day.
Also have to say Thank you to Amy. You are a sweetie. Your lovely hand-made card was a surprise and much appreciated :-* :-* :-*
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Katie might already know what your SS present is Judy.... or does she? ;D
No, we haven't played a guessing game Amy.
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Open them all up today......
This will be busy today, us chatting away.
;D ;D ;D
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Well I think I have solved the SS mystery. I had my suspicions and now that the world hasn't ended i feel guilty for pushing to find out but It's cookie. Thank you again for my thoughtful gift and making me feel extra special at this time of year. Merry Christmas.
Now who is opening there gift today?
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Not me !!!
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I'm going to open mine now, be back soon, with a photo.
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Not me - will wait until tomorrow, or maybe even Christmas day... will be nice to get a surprise on Christmas morning for a change!
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Gosh oh goodness how did you work that out Kimmy? ;) ;) :) :)
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Thank you so much SS love my gifts, fell very spoilt.
I know who you are lol. Thanks Chrissa.
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I have opened mine and very pleased, photo on other post, thank you ss xxxxxxxxx ;D
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This is so much fun. Thank you all for being part of it :-*
KarenH, I love the little poem your SS wrote! :D
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Thank you SS Amy
I have 2 cards from Amy.... loving the book and choccies too
Candles we will light tonight.. :) :) :)
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Well done Judy ;D
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I love your gifts KarenH :D
Yes when Judy opened her present we both said at the same time "Maddy!"
I'm just as sure Maddy sent Judy her gift as I am that Trudy was my lovely SS ;D
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Thank you so much SS love my gifts, fell very spoilt.
I know who you are lol. Thanks Chrissa.
My pleasure Jenny ;D
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Yes when Judy opened her present we both said at the same time "Maddy!"
;D ;D Have to agree!! Just saw the photos . . how gorgeous!! Where does Maddy find these!?! :D And it must have been exceptional fun opening it together, being "familiar" with the SS . . and both having the same reactions . .!! :D
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This is such fun, I am enjoying seeing all the lovely gifts.
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I like seeing them slowly and appreciating each one.
Lovely gifts and ever so thoughtful.
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Snap Judy, I have the same pinny. Bought a 'second' on the day at the outlet shop I met CC as all my pinnies were 30 years old and with all this cooking I needed a new one. I also bought another for nannying babies, but with my current job I haven't used that one yet!
And to make it even funnier it is now stained with JD's tomato soup from the day it went up the walls LOL!
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So pleased a few more gifts have been opened. They are all lovely. The snowflake is simply stunning rainbow.
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I have a big smile on my face from reading this thread. It is lovely to see everyone opening and enjoying their thoughtfully chosen pressies.
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I was going to open mine today but I can't find it :(, it buried. So it's going to have to wait till Christmas Day now :), that's ok though cause I'm excited to be opening a present that I have no idea what's inside (or who it's from :) )
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Pinny DJ, that's what my Mum calls them. I always wear an apron but this one has to be the most gorgeous that I have and I hope I don't stain mine like you did. Have you tried spraying it with the miracle spray before soaking it? I know tomato stains are hard to get out but anything is worth a try.
This SS task has been so successful and it has been so much pleasure seeing the pictures of the lovely gifts we all received. I wonder how many are still to be opened - has everyone received theirs now?
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It's great seeing everyone so excited by their gifts and they all all such wonderful gifts. I wonder how many people are still to open.
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I received mine about 3 weeks ago and have managed not to open it yet - it is hard not to with all the fun posts on here but I am determined to hold out until Tuesday. I think I know which will be the two most popular threads on here today seeing as it is the "official unveiling (opening)" day. Have fun ladies and watch out for the second wave of openings on Xmas day from those of us who have hung on just that little bit longer.
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Thanks JD, I tried miracle spray, and vanish, soaked for two days!
It's still orange, that's ok I just think of you ;D
Great idea, lots of fun from these secret or not so secret pressies! .
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, lots of fun from these secret or not so secret pressies! .
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I'm opening later today 8)
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I've just decided I will open today I will get my chores done then make a coffee sit down and share it with you all , about 10 .30 if no visitors arrive it is going to be hot here today and I'm sure the mob will arrive to use the pool.
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We'll be waiting maddy and Brenda ;D ;D ;D
I'm not sure who is yet to open or if there is anyone who hasn't recieved. If you are the latter, please do PM me and then I can PM the SS :)
Today is going to be an exciting day :D
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I've just decided I will open today I will get my chores done then make a coffee sit down and share it with you all , about 10 .30 if no visitors arrive it is going to be hot here today and I'm sure the mob will arrive to use the pool.
Always popular if you have a pool ;D kids always want to come to ours, beated pool, spa & good TM cooking :)
My SS will be at home waiting for me, wasnt there whn I checked fri morning. So I will be excited to come home to a new year present. Who sent it can you tell me what it is.............. P l e a s e :)
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LOL Hally ;D
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H, the suspense must be killing you :o
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H, the suspense must be killing you :o
It is, I am Miss Impatient :)
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It sounds like Chookie received some beautiful gifts :D
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Amy, I sure did. I didn't know that I could hold off. Glad I did. Thought I might ring the mobile phone number on the post package at about 12.00. Do you think this is a good idea?
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I think so Chookie, I'm sure she would love to hear from you :D
Such beautiful gifts! :)
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Lol chookie, I would!
The standard of gifts has been outstandingly high.
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Chookie what lovely gifts :)
Everyone has lovely gifts.
Who is still to open :)
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What lovely gifts. Hurry up and have that cuppa AB.
DJ my boys are always staining shirts with tomato and red fruits. After washing them I put on clothesline in full sun for a day and by some miracle the sun bleaches the stain away. It's mums old trick and works most times. You might like to try this when you get some sunny weather :)
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to my secret Santa!!
I've just opened my parcel and I've got Jamie's 15 Minute Meals! ;D ;D
I'm very excited as I've read some really good reviews about it! Thank you again! YAY!! :-*
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I've been hearing a lot about that lately Katie! Lucky you :D
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Kt2, I have that book, love it :) have made quite a bit from it :)
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Well it is opened and I have tears in my eyes , very spoilt, Thankyou Thankyou . Oh wow Santa is alive, I really wanted to get some scrubbies but didn't want a full package, and ever since I went to Tenina's class wanted some Crio Bru ( to scungy to buy some) a fantastic magnetic measuring spoon , Murray River salt flakes, Haigh,s chocolates, some skinflint soap, and the Little Christmas Treats book. TOO MUCH. I don't know who you are, unfortunately I have misplaced the mobile number I cut from the package but I do think it is someone from W.A. Hum maybe not. I really have no idea.
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AB, we dont have Haighs in WA :)
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Great presents Trudy, Wonder & Chookie - you have all been spoilt by your SS's
Your present sounds great AB, nice to get so many things in one parcel ;D
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Wow Brenda, what a present! :D
I believe Hally is right... no Haighs in WA ;)
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You are all so lucky, so was i..
Merry Christmas everyone.. :) :) :)
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This connection is so slow today, everyone must be on. Well girls I'm sorry for you because the Chocolate is to die for I had to put it in the fridge, I've eaten a 1/4 of it already and I want it to last, hid it behind anchovies, otherwise the sticky nose visitors might decide to try it too.
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Good thinking Brenda ;D
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Haighs chocolates are so yummy :D
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I am saving my SS chilli chocolate for Christmas day as desert .
Gert
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Yummy Gert.
I have chocolates too.
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Wow Brenda, what a present! :D
I believe Hally is right... no Haighs in WA ;)
Cookie was in SA recently though - the home of Haighs 😉
Don't think I'll open mine today, might wait until Tuesday. I don't usually get surprises on Xmas morning so this will make a nice change.
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I am so grateful to receive such a beautiful gift from my SS a lovely hamper with limoncello ( which I have put in the freezer and will try over crushed ice later) some beautiful vanilla essence a lip balm a scrubbie and some flexi lids!!!! I will post the photos on the other post. Thank you again for such a wonderful gift, and also to Amy for your organizing. 😄
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I rang my SS. What a lovely person. I knew it was someone young from the writing on the post package but really didn't have a clue. Very nice to talk to you SS. I could hear the kiddies in the background, very Christmassy. Thanks to Amy for such a nice idea and for such wonderful organization.
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How lovely Chookie. I wonder who it was.
SS has definitely brought the forum plenty of Xmas cheer this year ;D
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Maddy, how perfect is that pink apron for you and to have the model to sit it on - perfect. I think I know your SS ;)
You and I would be a perfect match - me in my pretty pink and blue Kath Kidston and you in your bright pink Thermomix apron - now, what a photo that would be. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Thanks for my lovely presents.
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I've just opened mine, & was so happy to receive Jamie's 15 minute meals. I was going to buy this book during the week, but something told me i should wait until after Christmas! I'm so glad I waited.
Thank you SS (I know who you are), I really love it. Thank you Amy for your idea & your organisation of the whole thing, as it has really made lots of people very happy. All of that, as well as all the lovely cards you sent us, has been so exciting.
I think it was really fun watching people open their gifts at different times, and it's great that there are some who'll be opening gifts on Tues. The fun is not over yet!
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I'm so glad this secret santa has worked out so well. Thank you all for participating and letting me organise! :D :-*
Maddy, that apron is absolutely perfect for you.... do you dare tell us who you think its from? ;)
Chookie, I'm glad you had a chat to your SS. She is a very lovely lady ;D ;D
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Lovely gifts everyone.
Maddy I love that apron so much I think I want one too! Didn't realise they came in pink. Just perfect for you.
So who is next? There must be some more.
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Wow all these wonderful presents everyone has received. Everyone has done a great Job :)
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Chrissa's present is lovely! But.... what is it? ;D
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It is utensils to use with a cheese and pâté platter I'm thinking, I have seen them and admired them.
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Aha, thanks Brenda ;)
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It looks lovely AB... Very stylish !!!
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Not from me GF.
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I've had visitors all day and have just seen all the SS They are so lovely. An extra special treat
I think I need all of them, or perhaps it is only a want. :) :)
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AB I meant your lovely cheese/pâté serving set.. :-)
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Is there anyone that is still to open their SS present? :)
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I think there were a couple that were going to open Christmas Day and Hally hadn't received here's yesterday before she went away :(
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CC, Louis is SOOOOOOOOO cute!!! :D :D :D
And your SS present is good too ;D
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CC, Louis is gorgeous! What a beautiful smile he has! :D :D
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CC what a beautiful picture of Louis, he is so gorgeous. What a lovely SS to include the present for him.
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What a lovely gift CC. Louis is so cute what a gorgeous smile.
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I'm glad he seems happy with his little gift CC - he is such a happy chappy.
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CC, glad little Louis is enjoying SS. CC , his looks are changing. What a nice lot of SS pressies.
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My SS was so generous and to include a present for Louis was so special.The plaque reads "Friendship is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can give"I will find a great place to hang it.Also had a Maggie Beer apron,two fragranced sachets,four little prep bowls and a wonderful book about Lemons.
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Thanks everyone.Louis is very special and we love him to bits.
He is changing Chookie but still has his grey eyes. ;D
He's happy most of time Judy ;)
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Maddy, how perfect is that pink apron for you and to have the model to sit it on - perfect. I think I know your SS ;)
You and I would be a perfect match - me in my pretty pink and blue Kath Kidston and you in your bright pink Thermomix apron - now, what a photo that would be. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Thanks for my lovely presents.
:D yours wasn't so secret, was it Judy? LOL.....I had to post and run, had another drinks thing tonight.....but yes...my present was perfect :) I'm so thrilled :D.....but best for my SS to stay a mystery ;)
CC, what a Gorgeous little boy Louis is....bet he is spoiled rotten In 2 days ;)
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I'm yet to open mine, I will do Christmas Day when I find it under all the other presents :)
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Thank you Amy for your beautiful card! I'm also thrilled to read that my SS received their gift...
Such lovely thoughtful gifts that everyone has sent.
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I haven't opened my SS pressie yet. I was one of the first to receive and have been very keen to open but it will be the only surprise this Christmas so will open it this evening (Christmas Eve). :)
CC, Louis is gorgeous. Is he crawling now?
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CC, Louis is gorgeous. Is he crawling now?
Thank you Michele.He isn't crawling yet ;D
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I couldn't wait for my DS to start crawling/sitting up - then at 10 1/2 months he was walking and I was wishing he was in one place.
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I have just opened the most lovely calender.
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Chrissa's present is lovely! But.... what is it? ;D
Aussie Brenda is right, it's a set of,cheese knives in a stand. It is Maxwell Williams and matches my dinner set and serving ware. Very good choice as I only have one cheese knife and needless to say, it's a little worse for ware.
The other is a mini snow cone bottle stopper. Very cute I adore snow cones but have never had one. But now I've got one to go in my other favourite - wine ;D
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That's very cute Chrissa ;D
Mich, I love that calendar :D
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Love those pressies. ;D
We had a busy day yesterday with visitors and today is going to be busy too, so I think I'll open my pressie on Christmas morning.
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any more to open pressies. i don't think my SS has opened it yet. :)
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Is my SS going to give me any clues on who they are?!?! ;) ;D ;D
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Who do you think it is kt2
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Yes Katie, do guess ;D
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Who do you think it is kt2
My lips are sealed ;D ;D ;D
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I have absolutely no idea! Can't figure out where it's posted from as it was a parcel from the book depository! I think the only clue I have is from the last post! ;D Is it you ............. djinni373? ;D ;D ;D
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:D :D :D
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Or is it you Yvette?! ;D :D
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Yoo hoo Yvette? ;D
Yoo hoo djinni373? ;D
:D :D
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I can tell you Katie... its neither of them ;)
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Oh boy................. :-\
Do you take bribes Amy? ;) :D
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LOL :D :D
I think the present you sent me was bribery enough!! ;)
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Well at least I've narrowed it down to about 48 now! That's a start! :D :D
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You could narrow it down even more if you back and look see who has revealed who they sent to ;) So it can't be Maddy or Astarra either :D
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True... :)
I'll have to do a list when the kiddies are playing with their toys ;D
Were we doing Secret Santa before the Sydney get together happened?
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Um... yeah, I think so :)
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I have just opened by SS thank you I have a lovely Maxwell and Williams cake stand. I don't own one either so good picking thank you so much it is lovely. I have taken photos and I will post as soon as I work out how to do it. We go away tomorrow so will work it out then :)
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Sounds lovely Yvette! Can't wait to see a photo :D
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I'm now thinking it is one of the ladies from the Sydney get together.... :D
And.. maybe...djinni373 and Yvette know who had me ??? :D
Or they've just thrown me a curve ball!! ;) ;D
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Lovely calendar Michelle.
I can honestly say kt2 it wasn't from me.
Amy have you opened the little yellow box yet?
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I'll help abit...it's not me...and it's not Yvette (cos I think she's my SS) ;) now you are down to about 46 ha ha
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I am glad I have fooled everyone so funny this thread
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Who did you send to Yvette? ;)
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Ok who sent my SS gift to me?
I hope the person I sent a gift to likes it ;D
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Ok who sent my SS gift to me?
I hope the person I sent a gift to likes it ;D
If you sent the gift to me I LOVE it!
I have no idea who my SS is and unlike many others, I am not fussed in knowing who it was, as long as they know that the present was absolutely perfect. I spend so much time at work finding answers, sometimes it's really lovely to have the chance just to enjoy a mystery!
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I love all this mystery and intrigue... but I just hope everyone loves their presents! :D
Amy have you opened the little yellow box yet?
Not yet Kimmy... do you know what is in it? ;D
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Maybe I do or maybe I don't?
When will you open it?
Clue time....I sent my gift to someone in SA ;D
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Maybe I should open it now? :-))
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Why not its Christmas Eve, but only after you have eaten something :)
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My SS recipient hasn't opened theirs yet
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Why not its Christmas Eve, but only after you have eaten something :)
Too late, I already opened it ;D
Not what I was expecting, but I love it! Thanks Kimmy, I know it was you ;)
Anybody guess what this might be?
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It looks like a 'saving you' box or something similar.
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Good guess cookie :D I'd never seen anything like this before, so it was really fun to go through it!!
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Who did you send to Yvette? ;)
Haha several people by the sound of it (http://)
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Glad you opened it....the suspense was killing me ;D
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It's awesome Kimmy, thank you so much! I have no idea how you came up with all those cool little things, but I love them! :D :-*
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CP are you me SS? I haven't opened mine yet ;D, can't wait to open it tomorrow. I love surprises ;D
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Glad you like it Amy. Just wanted to put a little smile on your face and to say thanks for the SS idea and all the organising you did :)
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Glad you like it Amy. Just wanted to put a little smile on your face and to say thanks for the SS idea and all the organising you did :)
You certainly did that Kimmy ;D ;D
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To my SS Thank You :-* :-* :-* You are so clever. How did you know what I needed? Asolutely love my personalised apron and gorgeous food cover. Pics are coming. I am guessing my SS is Aussie Brenda???
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Why do you think that djinni? ;D Can't wait to see pics :D
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OK, who's my secret Santa? I DIDN'T guess, is she going to remain secret forever? I loved my presents, hope you got something really nice too!
And all the best for Christmas and the New Year! ;D
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They might reveal themselves yet milnead.... we'll have to wait and see ;D
Deedub, nice present :D
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Thank you to my SS. I opened my present today- it has been under the tree for ages.
I love the handmade card, the biscuit cutters and 2 jar busters for scraping the last traces from the bowl. Can't wait to try them:)
I have posted the photo in the other thread so you can all see my lovely pressies.
My present came all the way from the UK, so I think I know who my SS is.
Am I allowed to guess now?
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Just had a look ES, wonderful present :D Those jar busters look very handy!
Go on then, have a guess ;D
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Huge thanks to ...............Shally ;D
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I had great fun opening my present today (well, it was two presents, actually). I knew one was a book, because a small corner of the wrapping paper was torn, but I was really good and didn't sneak peek to see what it was ... until today.
After checking out the recipe book, the wonderful "Five Nights a Week", by Valli Little (it's one of ABC's Delicious series) I couldn't wait to check out part 2 of my present. It was so much fun opening no. 2 as it was a complete mystery because there were no strategic tears I could peek into. It had a set of silicone collapsible (or folding) measuring cups, a shopping list pad and three packets of garden flower seeds, all hidden inside a lovely presentation bag! And, do you know, the strangest thing is that I was in a Kitchen shop last week looking at measuring cups and had even picked a set off the rack to buy, then put them back again - I decided to leave it until the New Year! Isn't that just the greatest coincidence ever?
So SS (who shall remain nameless, but I know who you are, don't I "R" ;)), many thanks for your thoughtful gifts. How you read my mind about buying measuring cups a month in advance I will never know, but your choice of gifts was perfect. I am looking forward to trying out recipes from Five Nights a Week and will be planning on where I can sow the seeds where I will see them (and hopefully where the rabbits won't see them).
I have taken a photo and will try really hard to post it, but I can't make any promises.
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Thank you so much to my secret Santa. I got a lovely packet of Christmas serviettes and a great home is where the heart is plaque. Perfect timing for Christmas Day :)
Thank you!
Also thank you Amy for the lovely card - it's lovely.
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and has a safe and healthy new year.
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My pleasure DG :D
Cuilidh, sounds like you got a lovely little collection of goodies from "R" ;) ;D
Huge thanks to ...............Shally ;D
;D ;D ;D
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Lovely presents everyone. The embroidered apron is gorgeous. Someone is very clever.
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Everyone has lovely gifts, great apron djinni. :)
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They are all such lovely gifts, we are very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful forum.
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Did everyone receive their gift?
What a great success this was - it bought so much joy to everyone, not just with their own gift but we all loved watching as each one was opened and a photo posted.
Let's do it again next year - what do you say?
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Great idea Judy - I'm in.
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That's an excellent idea JD - I think everyone had so much fun
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I had a lovely thank you PM from my SS recipient.She loved what I gave her it made my day ;D Coming from abroad I had to give my address because of the customs declaration.
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Wasn't it just wonderful watching everyone open their gifts. The anticipation of who would open their gift next was so much fun.
Another big thankyou to my SS. I couldn't resist peeking through the hints in the calender and January 1st had a great tip that I will make my New Years resolution.
Resist the BOGOF - it contributes to $840 per person food waste each year.
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I'm definitely in for next year too Judy, this has been so much fun! :D
If anyone DIDN'T receive a present, let me know.
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Hopefully you will have the time to do it all again Amy ;) If not, I'm sure someone else will step up for the job - thankfully it is some way off yet.
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I can always find time for you ladies Judy ;)
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Let's do it again next year - what do you say?
Absolutely!! I'm in!! :D
Amy - you did an all out fabulous job in organising all this and keeping track of everything!! Congratulations - and thank you!!
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I'm in, put my name down. ;D
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Im in too .. Was a great idea .. Thankyou amy for all the organising ..😊
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You'd better start next year's list then Amy - it off and running :D
Add my name to it as well and thanks once again for such a fun idea. :-* :-*
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Okay Judy, I've got the 2013 spreadsheet up and running ;D
Plenty of time for people to think about potential presents! ;)
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I'm in too! ;D
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I've got 7 people on the list already! I wonder how many members we will end up having in the game next year? ;D
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Probably more than this year Amy ;)
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;D ;D ;D Amy - you might just end up needing state committees . . . . ;D ;D ;D
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LOL GF ;D ;D ;D
Judy, I do hope so :D
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I'm in again please.
Thx Amy for a 5 star job xxxxx
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Thanks DJ, it was my pleasure :-*
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Excellent job Amy, count me in for next year, I really enjoyed buying, receiving gifts and seeing everyone's photos
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Yes, put me down again for next year, it was so much fun!
Thanks again Amy :)
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Just catching up here, yes Gail (Dijinni) you guessed right, I should have put a false name on the front of the parcel, Amy. Yes please put me in again I have loved it.
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Yes please, I'm in for next year this has been great fun!
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I'm in too ;D
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Me too, I'm in
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Me three, :D :D :D I'm in.
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I am in too
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You did a fantastic job DFD. It brought us together as a forum family.
I'm in for 2013 :D
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.....with the same response from here - thanks Amy for your thoughtfulness in the special Christmas card!!! xx
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You really did do a fantastic job Amy and as mcmich said it brought us all closer! Well done Amy! :-*
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Yes we'll done Amy your a legend
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Aw shucks :D
Thanks so much ladies! It was so much fun, and like DFM said, it brought us all that bit closer and I feel like we all know each other better :D :D :D
Thats 18 on the list already ;D
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OK,does some one or consultant want to tell me how to get a pink apron, from Thermomix..
who has them, can you order, or is it a consultant only thingy...
you can post here, or PM me... :)
so my pressie got there, Glad you liked it.
Thankyou Amy for my SS pressie. :)
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Awesome job Amy. Count me in for next year too please.
Ditto Robyn I would like to know how to get a pink apron too please. :)
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Well done, Amy, you must be so happy with how the SS has turned out after all your hard work and co-ordination and, yes, please, count me in for next year (hopefully I will think of an appropriate gift between now and then!).
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Thanks ladies, I've added you to the 2013 list! :D
Thankyou Amy for my SS pressie. :)
Obbie, we really need to clear this up.... I wasn't your SS. I gave your SS my address to put on her parcel so you wouldn't be able to figure out who she was ;D
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Ooh you are a trickster Amy ;D
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Good one Amy
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:-)) :-)) :-)) ;D
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Amy are you going to reveal who everyone's SS is?
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thank you very much to my SS, the Indian TMX cookbook has been on my wish list for some time now. Looks sooooo inviting. Thank you again
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Glad you got something from your wishlist fruity ;D
Amy are you going to reveal who everyone's SS is?
Who thinks I should? :-))
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More than happy for you to reveal, who I was SS too.
I know how mine is :D :D :D
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I will reveal my own - I was SS to CC.
Maddy was my SS.
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Me do tell
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;D
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No more secrets for me.....
I was SS to KarenH :)
Cookie was my SS :)
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Looks like everyone is happy to reveal their own! :D
Yvette, maybe we'll wait and see if your SS reveals themselves.... if they don't, I'll tell you ;)
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I was SS to cookie and Gert was my SS with a little help from Amazon.
Marie, Amy and CC also sent me presents which I opened this week.
Trudy and Judy also sent lovely things a while back.
I am one very very spoiled lady, and the forum always raises a smile as well as so much useful info.
I also had a pack of very good vanilla pods from a secret person..... I'd love to know who?
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Amy my SS duplicated the same hand made card that you made, so i have 2..
Seemed to have SSAMY on the back, and the writing matched.....
Thankyou all. :) :)
I was SS to Cuilidh (Marina) :)
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I was SS to Marie (Emme).
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everyone seemed to like the pressies, i know i did. :) :) :)
Great idea
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I was SS to kt2
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More than happy for you to reveal, who I was SS too.
I know how mine is :D :D :D
Ha ha, yes I was SS to jeninwa
I don't know who my SS was - I don't need to know but you can reveal if you want to. I would like to know though how you you knew to send me such perfect gifts ;D
Amy, count me in for next year, loved it !
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I was SS to trudy and my SS revealed herself to me once I had opened her perfect gift and it was Frozzie.
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I also had a pack of very good vanilla pods from a secret person..... I'd love to know who?
I wonder if she'll tell you DJ... ;)
Amy my SS duplicated the same hand made card that you made, so i have 2..
Seemed to have SSAMY on the back, and the writing matched.....
I think me and Jenny do have similar handwriting ;D ;D But she makes nicer cards than I can! ;)
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I was SS to kt2
Ah ha!! ;D
Thank you Yvette! It was a perfect present for me! :-* :-*
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I was SS to the lovely achookwoman :D
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I was SS to Marie (Emme).
I thought so, thankyou so much :-* Loved it.
My SS was Tenina
Marie
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I hope Tenina can find the time to post a photo of her present Marie :D
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I'd love to take part again next year, it's been so lovely to see everyone get their gifts, and a bit spooky that so many of them were so apt.
I was SS for Deedub.
Thank you, Amy for all your hard work, and thank you so much for the beautiful card and message. You are a very special person. :)
Sue
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I think me and Jenny do have similar handwriting ;D ;D But she makes nicer cards than I can! ;)
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You make lovely cards Amy we just have different styles.
I was SS to obbie, :D :D :D
Amy gave me her address as I didn't want to send with out a return address. I don't think my handwriting is anything like yours Amy. :D :D :D
My lovely SS was Chrissa.
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I hope Tenina can find the time to post a photo of her present Marie :D
I think she did Amy on her facebook page. It was lovely and Tasmanian.
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Thanks cookie, I will have to check her facebook :)
Sue, it was my pleasure and I'm glad you liked your card :) I've put your name down for next year, you're number 22! :D
Jenny, thank you ;)
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Jen I loved my SS pressie. I have put the chocolate in the fridge for now.
I am reading through the book, love the Santa candles.
the kids ate the lolly Santa legs fast.
The hand made cards got me, there wonderful, Thankyou.. :-* :-* :-*
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:(I have no idea if my recipient opened or liked there gift, I hope they are just too busy with Christmas etc,
still not sure who my SS is
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:(I have no idea if my recipient opened or liked there gift, I hope they are just too busy with Christmas etc,
still not sure who my SS is
Did they receive it suzanne? ???
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I asked Amy and she got in touch with them and yes they did so not too sure ???
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Oh that is no good. I hope theyost soon about it.
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I loved my pressie, but I have no idea who my SS was! I was SS to Lisa, Greyhoundmum.
My sunglass case and tissue holder are always in my handbag and everyone comments on them. The bag everything came in has been really handy too.
Thank you SS! :-*
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My SS present came from Trudy - a great cookbook and a lovely Pashmina she picked up for me on her recents travels. I love my gifts ;D
I sent my SS gift to Snappy.
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Loved how you wrapped Snappy's gift Katie, just beautiful. :)
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My lovely SS Pressie came all the way from the UK from Shally.
I sent a pressie to MeganJane. I'm so glad that you like it and have been able to use it MJ.
This was so much fun. I would love to do it again next year. Thanks Amy :)
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:(I have no idea if my recipient opened or liked there gift, I hope they are just too busy with Christmas etc,
still not sure who my SS is
Someone was going away and not getting back until after Christmas, maybe that's where your gift is suzanne.
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I loved your wrapping too KatieJ. It inspired me to wrap a few Xmas presents in a similar style. The things you learn here!!!
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My lovely SS Pressie came all the way from the UK from Shally.
I sent a pressie to MeganJane. I'm so glad that you like it and have been able to use it MJ.
This was so much fun. I would love to do it again next year. Thanks Amy :)
Oh, thank you so much ES, I loved it. Thanks also to Amy for the lovely hand made card. :-*
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Well my gift went to moptop, I know she received it when she returned from her holiday, but I haven't seen and pictures or comments. Hope she liked it :)
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I was Dede's SS . . . and in turn I received the most beautiful handcrafted folder from PAP!! Thank you so much!! I'm in awe of how many hours you must put into it, PAP - it's wonderfully unique and very much appreciated!! :-*
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Thank you so much GF, I love love my gift. It was perfect. I have book marked a few recipes ready to try, and already used the cleaning brush on my TM today ;D
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Your welcome kt2
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You're very welcome, dede! I'm really happy you liked it!! Those brushes are worth their weight in gold for cleaning the blades and also for cleaning up where the lid fastens onto the sides. . .if that makes sense! :D
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This has been so much fun ladies, thank you all very much :-*
Suzanne, I will get in touch with your SS recipient again. I'm sure she is just busy ;)
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You're very welcome, dede! I'm really happy you liked it!! Those brushes are worth their weight in gold for cleaning the blades and also for cleaning up where the lid fastens onto the sides. . .if that makes sense! :D
Yes I know what you mean, and the drainage hole thing at the back where the bowl sits :)
All your gifts will get regular use. Was just sitting down going through the Recipe book again. I might even whip up a recipe or two tomorrow :)
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no need Amy I'm just sure there busy;D
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As wonder stated i was her ss and my ss was the lovely astarra :)
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So who was my SS & what did they post ;D
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Are you trying to cheat Hally? ;D ;D ;D
no need Amy I'm just sure there busy;D
Okay Suzanne, I'm sure they will post on here as soon as they are back online :)
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My SS present came from Trudy - a great cookbook and a lovely Pashmina she picked up for me on her recents travels. I love my gifts ;D
I sent my SS gift to Snappy.
Katie sent me a gorgeous dessert cookbook and beautiful apron! I had no idea until now that you were my SS.
Katie thank you, it was absolutely perfect! Now that the whole Christmas rush is over I'll definitely be converting some of those recipes!
I sent my SS to Yvette.
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Thank you kimmyh for my present - I love it! I would love to know where you got the little poem about the cup of tea from.
I was SS to AussieBrenda ;D
Amy, I echo the thanks and compliments from everyone else - a wonderful idea, looks of fun and very well organised! Count me into for next year.
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My dh drove to Perth & picked it up, soooo excited
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Wow Hally, how nice of DH!! :D
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Well yes, I sent to Frozzie, have no idea who sent to me :)
Awesome idea Amy...count me in :D
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Thank you Snappy I love it and I guessed you to be my SS, this was lots of fun
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Yes he has his moments :)
but I dont know who its from, portland, vic :)
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;D ;D ;D
Well yes, I sent to Frozzie, have no idea who sent to me :)
Awesome idea Amy...count me in :D
You're number 24 astarra :D
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I think I know who yours is Hally, but I'm not going to tell you :D
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I think I know who yours is Hally, but I'm not going to tell you :D
Oooohhhh come on tell me, the suspense of everything just about does me in, lol
Cant wait to play with my lemon thingy ;D
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Lovely gift Hally. :)
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lovely gift Hally. I've always been going to buy one of those lemon presses but never get around to it.
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Sorry Hally, I got it wrong. I thought you SS was ther person I sent my gift to, but I checked the address, and it isn't. So I have no idea ;D
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great presies
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Cant wait to play with my lemon thingy ;D
I love my lemon press, they work great Hally ;)
I haven't seen that WW book...nice!
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Lemon press's are fab, I have had one for about three years , love it.
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.....and I have been tossing with the idea of buying one forever as DD loves hers :)
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Love the new avatar Johnro. :)
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....thanks McMich, pic in Oct taken at DD's wedding blessing held in Rocky whereas the wedding was in Fiji in Sept :) :)
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Lovely photo Robyn.
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....looks as though I have a pre-rolled fringe though - oh well but thanks MJ :)
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I love the new Avatar too the photo is so clear.
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Looks good photo Johnro
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You will love your lemon press Hally.
I agree re the avatar too.
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Great book you received Hally and the lemon press - well guess who else received one of those ;D
Now, everyone who watches TV cooking shows has seen one of these gadgets but not me, I don't watch them but I had seen them in a homeware shop. Someone told me yesterday that you put the cut side down - shows you how much I know about them, I would have put the skin side down. You live and learn.
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I'd never even have guessed it was a lemon thingy Judy, I haven't seen or heard about them before. So you're one step ahead of me ;D
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These are fabulous.. I have one that fits both lemons and the smaller limes..... DS has a part time job as a bartender and they use these....(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/28/9aqysesy.jpg)
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I would love one of these but have never seen them in the shops. :(
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Looking forward to playing ;D
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Yes it is cut side down. You will soon get used to it. You can find them in House stores.
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I bought a lemon thingy two months ago (around the time my lemon tree dried up). It is fab but have been putting lemon in wrong way oops ;)
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Lovely photo of you Johnro :)
I have seen those lemon presses in the House stores as well.
Marie
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My parents have the orange, lime and lemon versions of those presses.. I only have the lemon one..
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Why so many Kim?
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They're different sizes Judy...orange is the large one for oranges .. Yellow is medium for the lemons and green is smaller still for the smaller limes.
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They are different sizes.. The lemon one is made for lemons the green little one for limes nd the larger orange one for you guessed it oranges..
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Haha gf didnt see you had already answered..
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I can't believe I didn't work that out for myself LOL. I should start watching more TV so that I'm up with these things.
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I love love love my lemon press.............. Hallex hope you like yours too ;)
Amy I'd love to do next years too please
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Now worries fruity, I'll put you down! :D
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Did you put me own amy 😄😄
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Sure did Frozzie, you are number 6 ;D
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Thankyou lovely 😘
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Ps i may need reminding later next year 😄😄😄 im starting to seriously think my kids have stolen brain and or memory cells !!
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I think I still have baby brain even though my youngest just turned 1!! :P ;D ;D
Have you got me down too Amy? ;)
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Kt2 my kids are 4 and 7 and its just getting worse 😄😄😄😄😄
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Ps i may need reminding later next year im starting to seriously think my kids have stolen brain and or memory cells !!
LOL ;D
Don't worry Kim, I'll start a new Secret Santa thread for next year, probably mid-October. Give everyone plenty of time ;)
I think I still have baby brain even though my youngest just turned 1!! :P ;D ;D
Have you got me down too Amy? ;)
You're number 7 Katie, right after Frozzie ;D
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Kt2 my kids are 4 and 7 and its just getting worse 😄😄😄😄😄
Oh dear! So it doesn't get better?! :D :D
Thanks Amy! ;D
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Not for me .. Lately my dh has been telling me to reboot my brain 😄😄😄😄
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LOL..... Slippery slope all the way now!!! Trust me!! I just keep reminding mine their day will come.... :)
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Amy, please put me down for next year. this was the best fun i have had for a long time. I nearly died of fright and worry when I was told who i was to send a gift to. I wanted so much for it to be special. I can't say who I sent it to as it may get someone who helped me get the gift, into trouble. Sorry. My SS was Kt2. How on earth she was able to choose such appropriate gifts, I will never know. In the parcel was a card with special words. I will certainly keep this.
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LOL..... Slippery slope all the way now!!! Trust me!! I just keep reminding mine their day will come.... :)
haha gf ..
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Amy, please put me down for next year. this was the best fun i have had for a long time. I nearly died of fright and worry when I was told who i was to send a gift to. I wanted so much for it to be special. I can't say who I sent it to as it may get someone who helped me get the gift, into trouble. Sorry. My SS was Kt2. How on earth she was able to choose such appropriate gifts, I will never know. In the parcel was a card with special words. I will certainly keep this.
You're on the list chookie, I'm really glad to hear you had fun! I will keep your SS recipient secret too ;)
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LOL..... Slippery slope all the way now!!! Trust me!! I just keep reminding mine their day will come.... :)
I now call them seniors moments. Some are quite long.
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My mum tries to use that excuse Cookie, but I tell her she's too young ;D
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LOL..... Slippery slope all the way now!!! Trust me!! I just keep reminding mine their day will come.... :)
I now call them seniors moments. Some are quite long.
I say my alzheimer's is playing up :D
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Al's what? Is he being forgetful again ???
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;D ;D ;D
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....or CRAFT disease (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/laughing/hearty-laugh.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/hearty.laugh-emoticon-1336.html)
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That disease is everywhere ;D ;D ;D
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yes we have CRAFT too :)
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Lots of CRAFT here too. And a little bit of FIGJAM mixed in at times too :D
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I can't remember what FIGJAM means ???
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F (same meaning in CRAFT) I'm Good Just Ask Me :D
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Ahhhhh, how could I forget that one! Thanks DG ;D
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Amy, count me in again, but can you start the list earlier. We leave for America in Aug, so if I knew who my SS was I could get them something from there :)
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Great idea Hally! :D
DizzyGirl, do you want to be in the SS next year? :)
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Amy being a sufferer of all of the above - did I let you know that I am in for SS in 2013 (http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/2070.gif) (http://www.cool-smileys.com/head-scratching-smiley)
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LOL johnro, you sure did ;D You're number 18 ;)
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Amy - you'd better post an ongoing list so that
we I all those other people can check discreetly as to whether or not they've actually signed up for next year . . . . ;) ;D
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GF, are you saying I should start a topic for the 2013 Secret Santa when its not even 2013 yet? ;D ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D - well, you could wait a day or two I guess . . . . ;D ;D ;D
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LOL! ;D ;D I'm just teasing GF, its a really good idea ;D ;D ;D
We already have 29 people on the list. I'll start a thread on the 1st Jan with all the names so far, that way we can keep track. ;)
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You do realise, Amy, that this could become bigger than Ben Hur by December . . . . . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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We have FIGJAM too.
I explained that once to a boss years ago, who had no idea what it meant.
He then used it alot after that. ;D ;D ;D
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You do realise, Amy, that this could become bigger than Ben Hur by December . . . . . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Since I don't have a clue who Ben Hur is, that phrase doesn't scare me ;D ;D ;D Ignorance is bliss!! ;D ;D ;D
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Sweet Amy.....oh to be so young again... ;D ;D ;D
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Yes please Amy. It seems like I have missed so much whilst away.
May I ask how the WA retreat went?
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I'll put you down Dizzy ;D
The retreat was awesome! Have you seen this thread? There are lots of photos and things here: http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11021.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11021.0)
Gert and SueJen were the main photographers. They did a great job. The tour was fantastic, it was lead by a couple of really funny guys. The goodie bags were amazing too. Here is a thread about them: http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11054.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11054.0) We had lots of fun :D
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I am, as usual, waaayyy behind in all of this (I had to do a search to see what CRAFT meant :D). However I thought it might be time to own up.
The very clever Aussie Brenda was my secret santa. My apron and food cover were hand made by Aussie Brenda and they are absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully made with beautiful fabrics. I'm not sure my amateur photos do them justice. Thanks again AB :-*
I sent my SS gift to WA. Yes henny penny traversed this wide brown land and (thankfully) arrived in one piece. Hi CP ;D (waves)
Thank you Amy for organising, and add me to the 2013 SS list too please :)
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You do realise, Amy, that this could become bigger than Ben Hur by December . . . . . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Since I don't have a clue who Ben Hur is, that phrase doesn't scare me ;D ;D ;D Ignorance is bliss!! ;D ;D ;D
A little bit before your time, Amy. Ben Hur was an epic movie made in the late 50's . . . it was a huge production and so the saying "bigger than Ben Hur" kind of evolved . . . . :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben-Hur_(1959_film)
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Is that all GF? I was hoping for something a bit more exciting than a movie.... ;D ;D ;D
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Hi djinni373 :D very clever undercover SS. I had no idea at all. Once Yvette said whose SS she was I just didn't know who it could be. Love my little Henny Penny x
Amy :o
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What's that face for CP? ;D
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Hi djinni373 :D very clever undercover SS. I had no idea at all. Once Yvette said whose SS she was I just didn't know who it could be. Love my little Henny Penny x
Who knew Australia Post would join in the fun ;D The ladies at the PO I went to were lovely but thought I was a bit strange sending a SS present to WA. Glad you like henny penny. Is she indoors or outdoors?
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I would love to take part in next years SS. Can't remember if I've already said this? Just ignore this post if I've already said I will participate ??? Amy would you please send me a reminder closer to Christmas? :)
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Thanks for letting me know about the retreat thread. I loved looking at all the photos. It seems like everyone had a great time. It made me soooo jealous. I must go to the next one.
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Well it's in Adelaide late August DG. :)
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I would love to take part in next years SS. Can't remember if I've already said this? Just ignore this post if I've already said I will participate ??? Amy would you please send me a reminder closer to Christmas? :)
I think GF was right, I better start a thread with everyone's names on ;D I've got you down Mich, and I will be reminding everyone next year :D
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I'm glad you enjoyed the photos DG, would be great if you came to the Adelaide retreat :D :D
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The lovely thing is, we are all committing to something that is 12 months away. Shows what a darn good job you did Ames and how much fun it was. We truly are so much more than just a forum. :)
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Ok I better start saving for the Adelaide Retreat. Did the Sydney Get Together happen?
What else have I missed?
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Yes, DG. we went to the Blue Mountains. Only five of us and we had a wonderful time.
Start saving your pennies, cause the get togethers are fab. :D
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Perhaps I need to come to Newcastle soon Mich to meet you.
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I would love that. I could meet you some in the middle. :D How exciting.
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We could get the Sydney girls to catch the train somewhere and catch up for lunch.
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Thank-you again SS I've just finished my delicious Haigh's chocolate made it last a week just had a little taste each day. Love my measuring spoon I've left it out on top of the coffee machine it is handy .
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The lovely thing is, we are all committing to something that is 12 months away. Shows what a darn good job you did Ames and how much fun it was. We truly are so much more than just a forum. :)
Thanks Mich :D :D
Some of us did the same thing at the retreat weekend though! I remember saying that I would be at the next one too and we hadn't even finished that one! ;D
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...just realised Amy, I hope that you don't feel like you are in the position many 'committee' members feel in organisations - stuck in a position because they did such an incredible job of the tasks at hand!! Did we even ask would you organise the SS for 2013, be sure to give a call if the task becomes overwhelming!!! :o
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Thanks for the thought Robyn :-*
Honestly, I'm absolutely delighted that so many people want to play again next year. And I truly would love to organise again :D
If there are a lot more members participating this year, I may call upon someone to share the load just so I don't get myself too lost ;)
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Thank you SS, the limoncello is delicious over ice!!
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Count me in for next year too Amy :), I wouldn't want to miss out on something so fun ;D
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i almost forgot to show you by gift from SS, i did lol ;D
i think my SS was Hally, i am right
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You all had such fun with SS, I had lots of laughs just reading it all, Amy I would love to join SS next year ;D
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Nice book Uni there must be lots more to fess up about who their SS was :)
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Nice book Uni... I knew you were getting it ;D ;D Not telling who your santa was ;D ;D
You all had such fun with SS, I had lots of laughs just reading it all, Amy I would love to join SS next year ;D
Sure thing Thermo18! :D :D :D
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Great book Uni.
I think 2013 will the be year you master roasts ;D
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Uni, why do you think it was me ???
Looks like you will be best cook at everything now :)
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:D :D :D :D do you know who your SS is yet Uni.
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A perfect book for you Uni, well thought of by your not so secret SS. No excuses now for not being a great roast maker.
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I have finally cracked my Secret Santa Chilli Chocolate Bar I had hidden and had been savouring. I wanted to wait until everything died down. I rarely eat chocolate and it was a really special, treat just for ME. I ate only one bit. Absolutely yummy .
Thank you Secret Santa.
Gert
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Nooo......thought you ate that a long time ago ;D
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Wow Gertie, well done on saving it that long ;D I'm glad you're enjoying it. Did you guess who your SS was or do you not want to know? :-))
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It is a Secret Amy. No need to know.
Gert
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Good point Gert ;D
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bella ,can we start having names for this year SS please :-*
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Ooops, of course Uni, I forgot :-[ ;D